...time consuming and expensive, especially when done in vivo. There are also sensitivity issues when attempting...them remain uncharacterized. This represents a considerable barrier to furthering research and developing...Atlas (TCGA), a catalog of genetic mutations responsible for cancer from genomics data, and large-scale...

...  Joining the Addgene crew!  This pattern was consistent: everyone I spoke with at Addgene, no matter ...been done at Addgene before. This meant I was responsible for establishing a new report and routine across..., and make the occasional TikTok. I was also responsible for typical entry level tasks such as stuffing...connections with coworkers seem, in retrospect, nonsensical. I have found the people at Addgene have become...

...need to be inside of a gene’s open reading frame, in fact, they can be activated a considerable distance... These reporters have historically been used extensively in fly, mouse, and yeast models. Why traps are... endogenous gene expression are all factors to consider. Once you’ve decided on the type of trap, there...

...interests. We've outlined some important factors to consider and summarize helpful advice from the successful...Achieve Success in Academia". Important factors to consider when choosing a research project After joining... your professional brand. It offers colleagues insight into your interests and will determine how you ...fungal biology.” Connie Cepko advises students to consider their goal of PhD training when selecting a research...

...offer more information on these regions.   Cas9’s transition from weak, random binding to precision gene editing.... This cap is where the DNA:RNA heteroduplex transitions back to DNA duplex, and it’s the reason guide...RuvC loop caps the heteroduplex and marks the transition back to a DNA duplex. sgRNA, dark blue; target...DNA strand, and Cas9 bends the DNA helix by transitioning between the open and closed conformations. This... spots—to these questions. Each new structural insight also spurs the next generation of engineered CRISPR...

...Addgene blog Important Considerations When Using AAVs Three Key Considerations For Precise Neuronal Targeting...experiment, read our blog post on important considerations when using AAVs. Experimental results: These...Frontiers in Neuroanatomy and summarized some considerations for precise neuronal targeting using AAV on...

... genetic condition leaves patients incredibly sensitive to sunlight and prone to developing metastatic... into XP genes and other genes involved in photosensitivity in melanocytes with the goal of understanding...explore the functional differences among mutations responsible for the disease known as Alternating Hemiplegia...disorder.” In 2012, researchers identified the gene responsible for the disease as ATP1A3. The gene encodes a...

...next and what options lie ahead of me? Like a considerable number of researchers, I had high hopes of securing...thought they would focus on “Has this person been consistent throughout their career?”, "Have they sought ...interviewed for 1 hour so having a broad enough insight was going to help me push both my scientific and...promotions or further education may allow you to transition into various realms of business.  Thank you ...

...do you make the most of this new relationship? Consider adding formality and active goal setting to your...major advantage of working with a mentor.The responsibility of arranging meetings and setting the direction...meetings and discuss these in person. See the extensive resource list available from this post. Use an...items and make progress. To illustrate this point, consider that I try to exercise every morning, but the ...

...lab knows how expensive tiny amounts of reagents are, how complicated (and again, expensive) the different... college level, perhaps consider using some elements of BioBits to transition your undergraduate students...

...of the University of British Columbia. When transitioning from an academic science career path to a non-academic...applying for the position?   Here are a few things to consider when you're preparing your resume for a non-academic...postings and look at the jobs you are interested in. Consider listing the skills you already have, and the skills...Originally on track for a research career, she transitioned into a communications role instead after she...

...the plasmids we distribute. This method is time-intensive, so we recommend a variety of ways to screen and...10kb, with the 3.0kb fragment having increased intensity to serve as a reference band. The uncut DNA (lane...accurately visualize the full size of your construct. Consider buffer and temperature compatibility when digesting...methylation issues. Enzymes like XbaI and ClaI are sensitive to methylation and their activity may be blocked...

...ideally would have low background signal, high sensitivity and of course be quick, accurate and safe. In...the chemical reaction compared to using a high-intensity laser to rapidly excite GFP. As a result of the... lower background levels and improved signal sensitivity since photons are simply measured – they are ...Not Required Signal Strength Lower Higher Sensitivity Higher Lower Background Lower Higher Post-translational...

... Directors brings complementary experience and insight to the now 10 member board at Addgene. Let’s meet...perspective, what do you think are important considerations for the future of open science? What about ... he leads the Internal Audit function and is responsible for bringing a systematic and disciplined approach...Addgene blog Learn more about about Addgene in our "Inside Addgene" blog series Subscribe to the Addgene blog...

... kB, then you would be oversized even before considering the need for some manner of polyA. In this scenario...dosing, we advise that users keep titering method consistent across samples within a project. Targeting Your...experiments using PHP.eB in the brain give some insight into codelivery efficiency at different doses. ...best practices’ for model organisms.    Q11: How consistent is expression is when injecting CAP-B10 or CAP-B22...

...using sequence homology is also common. Overlap extension PCR is used to splice together two PCR amplicons... multiple fragments, but these methods can be expensive because they require particular enzymes, some ...recombineering proteins Red/ET from a temperature-sensitive plasmid. Homologous recombination then joins the...this insertion size, primer synthesis is more expensive than gBlock synthesis, and multifragment assembly...

...Institute were instrumental in helping us establish consistent, high-quality protocols for lentiviral production...Janelia Research Campus have provided valuable insight into AAV production. Finally, we are blessed to...vector project team develops methods, performs extensive quality control, generates  educational materials... ship internationally and be ready to provide extensive logistics support for export and shipping on dry...

...positive population is no higher than 105 signal intensity. Signals any higher than this may not be clearly...comparison, say somewhere between a 104–105 signal intensity. If your samples and controls were processed ...better. The histogram shows peaks of high signal densities, so signal shifts due to upregulation or downregulation... shifts in signal using the mean fluorescence intensity (MFI) of the different populations. MFI is the...

...to a large family of solute channels that are responsible for maintaining the nutrient and ionic balance...says Iyer. Since the RESOLUTE plasmid collection consists of human and murine solute channels, the team ... University.  These protein-receptor complexes consist of many parts that work together on the cell membrane...transduction events, we will utilize BRET-, FRET-, and intensity-based signaling biosensors to monitor intracellular...

...clinical applications could be considered. It is important to consider the question of broader applicability...disease prevention. However, it is important to consider that already-tested CRISPR alternatives are applicable...many more experiments are needed before we can consider clinical applications for germline editing. Although...