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  1. CRISPR Plasmids - CRISPR Transposases (CAST)

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    ... CRISPR CASTs CRISPR Plasmids: CRISPR Transposases (CASTs) Mammalian...transposases (CASTs) for insertion of donor DNA. CRISPR...Bacteria Resources CRISPR-associated transposases (CASTs) combine the large-scale capacity of transposases...transposase can then integrate donor DNA. Editing by CASTs is not considered "scarless", as the transposon ...along with the donor DNA. The two main classes of CASTs are type I and type V-K. Type I systems use a type...components (TnsA, TnsB, TnsC, and TniQ). Some type I CASTs can result in bidirectional insertions — meaning...orientation of the insert is important. However, type I-F CASTs favor insertion in the T-RL direction, with the ...
  2. CASTing Off for New Shores in Human Genome Editing

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    ...called evoCAST — an evolved CRISPR-associated transposase (CAST). Back up a second. What are CASTs? CASTs...V-K CAST systems use a nuclease-deficient Cas12k (Gelsinger et al., 2024). In either type of CAST, the...only CAST integration of the promoter could turn the gene on. Once phage success was linked to CAST efficiency...isolated these more efficient CASTs (Witte et al., 2025). The best evoCAST featured 20 mutations in TnsB... bacterial genomes (Peters et al., 2017). Type I CAST systems rely on the Cascade complex minus its nuclease...even entire genes. Figure 1: Mechanism of CAST systems. A Cas effector (Cascade in Type I systems...gRNA-specified sites. Created with BioRender.com. CASTs quickly became popular bacterial genome engineering...
  3. Podcast: Interview with Addgene's Founders

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    ... In this episode of the Addgene podcast, we sit down with Addgene’s Founders - Melina Fan, Ken Fan, and...Listen to the interview with Addgene's founders Podcast breakdown Intro Chapter 1 - Who are Addgene's Founders...the audio engineer and producer for the Addgene Podcast.      Additional Resources from the Addgene Blog... podcast...
  4. New Podcast Segment: Hot Plasmids

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    ... the Addgene Podcast.     Additional Resources on the Addgene Blog Listen to Our Podcast Interview with...plasmid info with a new segment on the Addgene podcast - The Hot Plasmids Segment. Click on the player...below to listen to a quick (~5 min) Hot Plasmids podcast that introduces you to 4 new plasmid technologies... the latest and greatest plasmids through this podcast segment. Below, we break down each of the Hot Plasmids...If you have any comments about the Hot Plasmids Podcast Segment, or have recommendations for new Hot Plasmids... podcast...
  5. Podcast: A Malawian Professor's Path to Biotech Research

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    ...scientific collaboration across the globe. Listen here! Podcast Breakdown (Time: Topic) 0:00-1:00 : Intro 1:01-...the audio engineer and producer for the Addgene Podcast.     Additional Resources Learn about Seeding ...the Addgene Blog Listen to Additional Addgene Podcasts Learn How You Can Contribute to the Addgene Blog...
  6. Hot Plasmids Podcast Episode 2: New RFPs, AAVs, & More

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    ... the Addgene Podcast.     Additional Resources on the Addgene Blog Listen to Our Podcast Interview with...In the second episode of our Hot Plasmids podcast series, you'll learn about new red fluorescent proteins...plasmids webpage. Listen to the entire Hot Plasmids podcast! Hot plasmids covered in this segment Hot Plasmid...
  7. CRISPR Guide

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    ...into the genome. CRISPR-associated transposases ( CASTs , developed by the Feng Zhang lab ) combine the ...have also been developed. The two main classes of CAST systems are type I and type V-K. Type I systems ...carries out integration of donor DNA. Both types of CASTs have been found to achieve donor DNA integration...improvements are actively in progress. Some type I CASTs can result in bidirectional insertions — meaning...orientation of the insert is important. However, type I-F CASTs favor insertion in the T-RL direction, with the ...homology end closest to the target site. Type V-K CASTs appear to exhibit almost unidirectional insertions...s41576-018-0059-1 PMID: 30323312 Yan, J., Oyler-Castrillo, P., Ravisankar, P., Ward, C. C., Levesque, S....
  8. Celebrate National Book Month with Addgene

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    ...the Dark Lord rules all, the books center around a cast of endearing characters who decide to take matters...Ice Age to the 1980s, Sarum follows an intriguing cast of characters from five different families over ...
  9. 2021 Deck the Lab Winners!

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    ... were absolutely abuzz with anticipation as they cast their ballots for their favorite submission. So ...
  10. CRISPR Guide

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    ...into the genome. CRISPR-associated transposases ( CASTs , developed by the Feng Zhang lab ) combine the ...have also been developed. The two main classes of CAST systems are type I and type V-K. Type I systems ...carries out integration of donor DNA. Both types of CASTs have been found to achieve donor DNA integration...improvements are actively in progress. Some type I CASTs can result in bidirectional insertions — meaning...orientation of the insert is important. However, type I-F CASTs favor insertion in the T-RL direction, with the ...homology end closest to the target site. Type V-K CASTs appear to exhibit almost unidirectional insertions...s41576-018-0059-1 PMID: 30323312 Yan, J., Oyler-Castrillo, P., Ravisankar, P., Ward, C. C., Levesque, S....
  11. Typing CRISPR Systems

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    ... called V-K, is a CRISPR-associated transposase (CAST) that can insert large fragments of DNA. The V-F...
  12. Technical Design of a Western Blot

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    ...single-percentage gel, you will have the option to cast your own gel. Handcast gels are significantly cheaper and generate...Tris-glycine 100 V, 1–2 hours Easy and cheap to handcast Short shelf-life; can alter proteins due to ...250 kDa Different sizes 4–20% gradient   Handcast or premade If you need a gradient gel, the decision...already made: gradients are extremely difficult to handcast, so unless you have an expert around, you’ll likely...hazardous chemicals, and are not always consistent. Precast gels, while expensive, reduce protocol time, can... CCD camera High initial (purchase) cost Precast gel Increased cost Save money Polyclonal... quickly Wet transfer Increased time Handcast gel Increased time; have to make as-needed ...
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