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  1. Mycoplasma Contamination: Where Does It Come From and How to Prevent It

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    ...your lab, don’t be surprised. They are present in most of the cell culture facilities, tissue culture labs...is difficult to be detected in the serum that is most commonly used for every cell culture. Reusing the...agar plates. This method is capable of detecting most of the mycoplasma species, apart from a few of them... are used. A broad range of primers encompasses almost all the infecting mycoplasma. The primers used ...Prevention of mycoplasma contamination The best and the most important ways to avoid mycoplasma are by providing.... Plasmocin is a widely used drug that can clear most of the mycoplasmas present in the culture media.... MRAs are non-toxic, effective in the removal of most of the mycoplasma contamination, easy to use, and...
  2. Lambda Red: A Homologous Recombination-based Technique for Genetic Engineering

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    ...also has the flexibility to modify the E. coli chromosome, plasmid DNA or BAC DNA.  To use the lambda ....   This setup can be also be used to modify chromosomal genes. After the initial editing event, the defective... defective prophage can be removed from the chromosome of the host E. coli by a second lambda red recombination... system is best suited for editing bacterial chromosomal DNA because it is easy to remove the recombineering...responsible for excision of mini-λ from the host’s chromosome. After this, mini-λ can readily be purified from...PCR can be used to screen for positive clones in most cases, and restriction enzyme digest can be used... being targeted for modification: the E. coli chromosome, a plasmid, or a BAC.    Pro Tip: ssDNA substrates...
  3. Transferable Skills Guide: Public Speaking

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    ... skill in its most difficult form, which makes it the perfect transferable skill. Almost every other form...Public speaking is not just one of the most common phobias–it’s a key part of being a scientist and an... ideas clearly and strategically is powerful in almost any career. It allows you to share and build support...and take a deep breath before the panic sets in. Most of the time, that’s enough–but if it’s not, I can...memorable and awful. So try to keep some perspective. Most people won't notice, or won't remember and those...is that you will have to learn this skill in its most difficult form. You’re presenting complex data, ...
  4. Mouse Modeling, Part 2: Breeding and Crossing Mice

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    ... if the mutations are on the same chromosome. Homologous chromosomes recombine during meiosis, creating...homologous chromosomes in the parental generation, they are likely to stay on separate chromosomes in future...function when hemizygous, meaning that only one chromosome needs to contain the transgene in order to see...distance between the two loci of interest on the chromosome, the less likely crossing over is to occur between... which would get both mutations onto the same chromosome. Until crossing over occurs between the two loci...
  5. Viral Vectors 101: Virus Safety

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    ... types of viruses generated in the lab. The four most common types of viruses grown in the lab are gamma...infection process (though it can integrate at chromosome 19q13.4 qtr. (AAVS1)). For these reasons, AAV...to work with BSL-2 materials, such as lentivirus. Most of this work will need to be done in a biosafety...a significant risk for aerosol contamination. As most centrifugation has to be done outside of a biosafety... and scrapes from sharp equipment are one of the most common forms of lab accidents, so extra precaution...significantly reduce the risk of an accident (the most common reason for lab accidents is not following...corners. For many researchers, viruses might be the most dangerous things they work with, and that can understandably...
  6. Illuminating Epigenetics with A FRET Based Biosensor

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    ...region of chromosome 15. They both result from the inactivation of genes on one copy of chromosome 15 (the...be ‘read’ by the cellular machinery. This is how most cells in the body contain the same DNA but have ...histone proteins that compacts cellular DNA into chromosomes and reduces the risk of dangerous DNA damage....the addition of methyl- groups to the DNA, which mostly occurs at CpG islands (regions of the DNA with ...syndrome). In both cases, the other copy of the chromosome is normally imprinted and silenced, and so the.... In both diseases, genes from both copies of chromosome 15 are inactivated, but different phenotypes ...
  7. Twenty Years of Addgene Sharing: CRISPR

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    ..., Addgene had almost 18,000 CRISPR plasmids in our repository, and we have shared almost 300,000 CRISPR...plasmids. That’s almost a ninety-fold increase in size! From this collection, we’ve shared almost 300,000 plasmids... nucleases, the original CRISPR tool, remain the most popular deposited and distributed CRISPR plasmids...Addgene were knockout libraries, and they remain the most popular with our requestors. However, we can again...seem to never truly go out of style. Instead, an almost even mix of plasmids (by age) are requested and...
  8. Which Fluorescent Protein Should I Use?

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    ...FPs are fluorescent when ectopically expressed in most organisms. Furthermore, fusing FPs to another protein...used to study many biological questions. The two most common uses are: 1) to test the expression level...shift in wavelength from excitation to emission. For most FPs, Stokes shift is less than 50nm (often much ...environmental changes (e.g. pH, Ca2+ flux, etc). The most commonly used are GECIs - genetically encoded calcium...distinguish between closely related colors. Furthermore, most FPs  have a broad range of emission which will be... (EGFP) was optimized for 37°C, and is therefore most suited for mammalian or bacteria studies, whereas...or as long as 1 hour (mAmetrine1.2). However, for most FPs it is a few seconds to a few minutes. Photostability...
  9. A Guide to Starting Your Own Journal Club

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    ...choose to move away from academic science; there is most likely abundant opportunity to continue such discussions...discussing recent publications in a specific field(s). Most anyone who has spent any time in academia has likely...meeting takes place to ensure success. One of the most important is letting people know it’s happening.... be tailored to the group and format but should almost universally include the questions “Would you attend...discussed topic, and level of general busy-ness will most likely the primary drivers of frequency. At Addgene...start with one per month. When to call it a day The most ineffective type of meeting is the one that no one... should be well planned and carefully organized. Most importantly, they should be regularly assessed for...
  10. Transferable Skills Guide: Career Planning Resources

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    ...thinking about what comes next. To that end, one of the most important things that you can do now is diversify...landing my own position! Conferences One of the single most important things you can do to plan for your career...working professionals, with the added benefit that most people at the fair will probably be willing to accept... it stand out with key words and by putting your most relevant experience at the top. You may also consider...Here you can search for jobs, post your CV, and, most importantly, manage your professional network. This...hope to have, you must think outside of the box (most likely your lab, in this case). It is important ...Resources http://www.businessinsider.com/how-to-get-the-most-out-of-job-fairs-2014-3 https://www.forbes.com/sites...
  11. Troubleshooting and Optimizing a Western Blot

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    ...and reference ladders are not next to empty wells. Most people will simply load an extra ladder or technical...proteins after transfer. Troubleshooting The two most common (non-technical) issues with transferring ...different formulations instead of concentrations. Most labs use protein-based buffers, so here’s a quick...take time for you to get it to work well. Dilutions Most antibodies come with a recommended dilution and/...antibody incubation temperature and time. Though the most common conditions are 4 °C overnight or room temperature...(TBS) or phosphate-buffered saline (PBS) are the most commonly used solutions for washing. If your background... The last step in a western blot tends to be the most straightforward. While there are some things you...
  12. Deep Dive: qPCR

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    ...applications - now let’s dive right in! You know qPCR is most commonly used to measure relative quantification...correctly is imperative. Picking your chemistry  The two most common qPCR chemistries are hydrolysis probes (which...of pipettes and pipetting methods to find what’s most consistent in your hands.  When using multichannels.... They are often included in commercial sets and most machines have a protocol that automatically performs...performs the normalization step.  Machines Most general-use protocols, unless otherwise specified, were ...number of methods available for analyzing qPCR data, most with plug-and-play Excel spreadsheets available ... your analysis method. ΔΔCT/CQ method One of the most commonly used methods is the ΔΔCT/CQ method, which...
  13. Finding Your Perfect Job After University

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    ...However, when I enquired about roles in this field, most jobs needed at least 3 months experience working... practicalities of working in the field with the most basic equipment and was a tremendously positive ... that all commercial companies are like this, as most have a more stable funding situation and level of... of work than research or academia, and so most positions in industry are more stable than this. However...experience is that the technology is so advanced that most of the procedures in the lab are done with robots... the phone or explain how various plasmids work. Most people who call or email me are scientists who are...self-motivated, because you need to work independently most of the time and plan your own work schedule.  I ...
  14. Safe Port in a Storm...How Addgene is Weathering the Pandemic

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    ... this here and now. Our closure was earlier than most companies. Since the start of this crisis, we’ve...mobilized on COVID-19 research, cures, and diagnostics. Almost immediately we began to receive urgent requests...guidance. We were also dealing with pending orders, but most labs around the world were closed and not receiving...challenge was our Finance Team. With Addgene closed for almost two weeks and with labs worldwide closing for unknown...Protection Program loan and received enough funds to make most of our payroll for the spring and early summer months...distributes and fulfills requests for scientists doing almost every type of biomedical science research. Our ...
  15. Antibodies 101: Epitope Tags

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    ...the C terminal of the tag. Of the most common tags, FLAG is the most charged, with 5 negatively charged...and applications. In this blog, we will review the most common tags, the antibodies used to detect them,...you access to a variety of antibodies that have almost certainly already been optimized for your application...specific monoclonal antibodies. Below we review the most commonly available tags and their antibodies along...antibody to Myc was developed in 1985 and is still the most prevalent clone used today! Goat, chicken, mouse...
  16. Viral Vectors 101: Biosensors

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    ... proteins, etc., that you are interested in. The most obvious component of a biosensor is the thing that... culture and animal models primarily. Fun fact: Almost all of the biosensors discussed are genetically... Within these ions, calcium is by far one of the most popular, with dozens of sensors developed for it...potentials; it’s an ion of interest for many disciplines! Most of the sensors designed for calcium generate a fluorescent...intracellular, extracellular, and even the ADP:ATP ratio. Most of these sensors are fluorescence-based and have...tips. Still worried? We make virus with some of our most popular biosensors already packaged and ready to...
  17. Antibodies 101: Isotypes

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    ...and is found mostly in blood. IgD While IgD is coexpressed with IgM on the surface of most immature B cells...blood, where it’s the second most common antibody after IgG; but it's the most prevalent antibody in secretions...valency of two and has no subclasses. IgG IgG is the most abundant isotype in blood, but it’s also found in...where it protects mucosal membranes. This isotype is most commonly a dimer with a valency of four. There are...
  18. CRISPR 101: Non-Homologous End Joining

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    ... next steps in the process involve repairing chromosomal DSBs. It is important to know that cells possess...extensive DNA synthesis. NHEJ also finishes repair of most types of breaks in tens of minutes – an order of...should possess indels in the majority of their chromosomes within a day. Another factor expected to impact...or more can simultaneously introduce a pair of chromosome breaks, and could result in deletion of the intervening...Stark JM (2009) Limiting the Persistence of a Chromosome Break Diminishes Its Mutagenic Potential. PLoS...EA, Giovannangeli C, Jasin M, Brunet E (2014) Chromosomal Translocations in Human Cells Are Generated by...
  19. With an Eye Towards the Future, We Look Back at the March for Science

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    ...Harvard Medical School working on human artificial chromosomes. Montreal, QC, Canada 45.5017°N 73.5673°W – Vanessa...to full reproductive health care. And it’s needed most in low-income and minority communities, where these... hardest. According to the Guttmacher Institute, most women of reproductive age live in a state with at...about my work because it's important to our health.  Most people won't argue with that idea, but they might...into a successful PhD thesis. We use the same atmospheric physics to understand exoplanets that we use ...organized the march was, as well as the friendly atmosphere that was created by the many thousands of science...science, but I worried (and continue to worry) that most who participated will consider that marching in ...
  20. Which Fluorescence Microscopy Techniques is Best for Me?

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    ...Microscopy Fluorescent Widefield Microscopy is the most common and simplest form of fluorescent microscopy...developed that allow for sub-diffraction limit imaging. Most often, these techniques provide a 2-10x improvement...interference from blurry out-of-focus light. The most difficult characteristic to capture in these types...resolution on the millisecond scale may be needed. Most commonly these experiments are performed on a fluorescent... a fast, sensitive detector such as a scientific CMOS camera. If plasma membrane dynamics are the main...small model embryos >15 μm Thsee are some of the most challenging samples to image as they require both...quality images for this type of sample as they are most efficient at excluding out of focus light. However...
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