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TypeBlog PostPublishedJan. 26, 2023, 2:15 p.m....double-strand break (DSB). DSBs can be caused by intracellular factors such as nucleases and reactive oxygen...for DNA repair synthesis. The ssDNA strand then displaces one strand of the homologous DNA donor and can...formation of a DNA structure referred to as the displacement loop (D loop). The recombination intermediates...synthesized portion of the invasive strand is displaced from the template and returned to the processed...
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Transferable Skills Guide: Conflict Resolution
TypeBlog PostPublishedJan. 4, 2022, 2:15 p.m....The source of those conflicts can frequently be traced back to one of a few trouble spots: Communication...here is pretty intuitive: You need to be willing to face conflict head-on. That doesn’t mean you have to ...and compromising. Though there may be a time and place for avoiding, competing, or accommodating, if you...knowledge to resolve conflicts. Conflict in the workplace is inevitable, but having who can help resolve... -
Filming Science Videos in the Age of Social Distancing
TypeBlog PostPublishedMay 20, 2021, 1:15 p.m....consuming and difficult. Finding volunteers who had space to shoot was another hurdle. As we slowly started...reopened. But there were still many restrictions in place, most importantly, masks. Besides the muffled voices...strict safety protocols to keep Addgenies safe. Space was at a premium, so I had to figure out a solution... we were finally refining the process down to a place I could be happy with it. Cycle 5 - The Future! ... -
Treating Muscular Dystrophy with CRISPR Gene Editing
TypeBlog PostPublishedJan. 26, 2016, 3:30 p.m....precision editing of the dystrophin gene would take place, with minimal risk of off-target editing. In order...sites. Each paper characterizes additional, unique facets of CRISPR DMD therapy. Long et al. show that AAV-CRISPR...the desired phenotype. Precision genome editing faces the challenges above and more. One chief challenge...approval. Even with the challenges precision editing faces, it’s encouraging to see such progress in the more... -
Troubleshooting and Optimizing a Western Blot
TypeBlog PostPublishedSept. 17, 2024, 1:15 p.m....finding yourself having issues, you’re in the right place! In this post, we’ll talk about western blot optimization... visible to the naked eye. If you see a smiley face in your gel, or if you see smeared bands, your voltage...voltage is likely too high. If you’re seeing a smiley face at an appropriate voltage (usually 10–15 V/cm of...bleed!), cut off the upper left-hand corner, or place a double ladder on the lefthand side. Whatever you...dry the membrane, wet it with 20% methanol, and place over a light box to visualize proteins after transfer... -
Easi-CRISPR: Generating Knock-In and Conditional Mouse Models
TypeBlog PostPublishedApril 5, 2018, 12:42 p.m.... site and adjacent PAM. Your knock-in design may naturally remove the gRNA sequence or place it far from...100 bp homology on each side. For optimal repair, place the loxP sites precisely at the cut site for each...the oviductal lumen, tweezer-type electrodes are placed to mediate electroporation. Ohtsuka et al. compared... -
9 tips for a successful postdoctoral experience
TypeBlog PostPublishedOct. 9, 2018, 12:21 p.m....members of your field, and present your research. Face to face meetings can make favorable impressions on potential...Medical Institute. Today's postdoctoral fellows (PFs) face a number of challenges ranging from long periods...manuscripts. 4. Balance focus and exploration Researchers face a fundamental conflict. Science is about exploration... -
Which Fluorescence Microscopy Technique is Best for Me?
TypeBlog PostPublishedOct. 10, 2017, 1:57 p.m....reaching the detector. The pinhole is specifically placed to only allow light from the focal plane to reach...coverslip at an angle such that when it reaches the interface between the glass coverslip and a sample in aqueous...within a few hundred nanometers of the glass/water interface. Super resolution microscopy Super Resolution ...sample thin (< 15 μm) or thick? These questions will place each sample into one of four categories that are... -
AAV Packaged on Request is Here!
TypeBlog PostPublishedJan. 10, 2025, 1:01 p.m....plasmids and your viral packaging service in the same place, making it easier to go from selection to viral ...to order at your convenience. After an order is placed, we’ll facilitate the necessary MTA, then start...your plasmid of interest in your desired serotype, place your order when ready, and we’ll take care of the... -
Celebrating One Million Plasmids Shared!
TypeBlog PostPublishedSept. 25, 2018, 2:39 p.m....Can you imagine how much space a million plasmids would fill? Two weeks ago, Addgene edged passed our... hard to picture one million plasmids. How much space would one million bacterial stabs take up? If 81...upcoming months, we will be moving into a bigger space so that we can make an even bigger impact - we are... -
A Scientist's Guide to Ebola
TypeBlog PostPublishedOct. 16, 2014, 3:01 p.m....depends on a surface glycoprotein – the only viral protein present on the virion surface – making it critical... system in a novel way, by shielding host cell surface proteins. Researchers at the University of Virginia... -
Designer PUF Proteins for Any RNA Target
TypeBlog PostPublishedJune 17, 2014, 7:57 p.m....factors – to specific sequences of DNA has become commonplace. This ability has opened up a world of possibilities...on a version that she hopes will change the intracellular localization of RNA. “You can think of changing...tips: First, she recommends using standard BsaI in place of the high fidelity version (despite what the original... -
Why Do I Need an MTA Anyway?
TypeBlog PostPublishedMay 1, 2014, 8:23 p.m....transfers. When Addgene entered the plasmid sharing space, we heard over and over again that the legal documents...experiments with confidence. Benefits of the UBMTA: Peace of mind Addgene has adopted the terms of the Uniform... Recipients: Streamlined Processing: When you place an order, Addgene generates the MTA and emails it... -
Same Addgene, New Look - Why We Redesigned Our Homepage & Mascot
TypeBlog PostPublishedDec. 5, 2019, 1:49 p.m....relatively the same for quite a while and hadn’t kept pace with our growth over the last few years. Some of... professional, and modern. Instead of trying to place all of the content above the fold, we decluttered...elements and allowed our content to dictate the space. We wanted to comfortably tell our story, to get... -
Embracing Serendipity: A Crucial Element in the PhD Journey
TypeBlog PostPublishedApril 25, 2024, 1:15 p.m....perspectives. Such activities foster a mindset that embraces the unexpected and encourages exploration of tangents...ideas and approaches. Moreover, the ability to embrace serendipity fosters adaptability, a crucial skill...your academic journey, remember to leave a little space for the unexpected — it might just be the key to... -
Early Career Researcher Toolbox: Free Online Molecular Biology Tools
TypeBlog PostPublishedSept. 12, 2023, 1:15 p.m.... free online molecular biology tools all in one place. Plasmid mapping These tools are for viewing, editing... looking at plasmid maps and viewing sequencing traces, while the paid version provides more tools for...Removes non-DNA characters, such as numbers and blank spaces, from the text of a DNA sequence, making it ready... -
CRISPR 101: Cas9 Nickase Design and Homology Directed Repair
TypeBlog PostPublishedMarch 15, 2018, 12:59 p.m.... a double-strand break, and when used with two adjacent gRNAs, can lower the probability of off-target... of the targeted region, whereas PAM-in designs place the PAMs closer together in the middle of the targeted...sites separated by 51-68 bp Use D10A for HDR Place intended insert in between nick sites Use 40 nt... -
Tips for Improving Your Next Manuscript
TypeBlog PostPublishedNov. 22, 2016, 3:30 p.m.... Many thanks to our guest blogger Sean Stacey! Sean D. Stacey is a Ph.D. student at East Tennessee State...This post was contributed by guest blogger Sean Stacey who recently attended both online and on site courses... -
Bringing Sustainable Practices to the Lab: Recycling
TypeBlog PostPublishedFeb. 14, 2019, 2:35 p.m....your workplace and you could end up making a huge impact on how waste is handled. A lot of places have...on waste, but also on culture. Encourage your workplace to become a leader in sustainability. Sign up... -
Running for Rare Disease, Running for FOP, Running for AJ
TypeBlog PostPublishedSept. 15, 2016, 2:30 p.m....protein engineer currently working at Sanofi Pharmaceuticals in Cambridge, MA. When I joined Sanofi/Genzyme...continue to help bring HOPE to AJ. PS: The superhero race is the perfect event for supporting AJ, who is a...protein engineer currently working at Sanofi Pharmaceuticals in Cambridge, MA. His work experience is in...