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  1. Targeting HIV-1 with CRISPR: Shock and Kill or Cut it Out?

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    May 10, 2016, 2:30 p.m.
    ...infection, including both common infections and opportunistic infections not usually seen in healthy individuals... genome had been excised, leaving only a small portion of the LTRs joined together. Clonal Cas9/gRNA-expressing...populations were also immune to HIV-1 reinfection. Importantly, no off-target effects were detected. Kaminski...patients. Although this is an exciting finding, it’s important to note that these HIV-1 patients were ART-naive...Cas9. While these results are discouraging, it’s important to note that these experiments were done in cell...propagate and infect adjacent cells. It will be important to determine if CRISPR/Cas9 escape occurs in an...
  2. Treating Muscular Dystrophy with CRISPR Gene Editing

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    Jan. 26, 2016, 3:30 p.m.
    ...optimized, it’s important to ascertain how long the rescue phenotype will last, and more importantly, if it does...genetic disease in a postnatal mouse model, an important proof of concept for future preclinical and clinical...does not cause obvious germline modification, an important finding given the controversy associated with ...great step forward for CRISPR gene therapy, it’s important to realize that DMD is a simpler case than other...PMID: 26721684. 4. Reardon S. Gene-editing summit supports some research in human embryos. Nature. 2015 Dec...
  3. Proximity Labeling: A Powerful Tool for Protein Complex Purification and Proteomic Mapping

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    Dec. 2, 2019, 2 p.m.
    ...the mitochondrial calcium uniporter (Martell et al., 2012). It is important to note that the biotin-phenol... of exogenous biotin allowing for more precise temporal control.  Find plasmids for TurboID and miniturbo... where two proteins are fused to complementary reporter proteins that can only assemble when in close ... ascorbate peroxidase as a genetically encoded reporter for electron microscopy." Nature biotechnology...proteomics approach to monitor the composition of spatiotemporally defined protein complexes." Nature communications...
  4. Hot Biosensors 2022: Year-End Roundup

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    Dec. 6, 2022, 2:15 p.m.
    ...of interest and co-expressing a cytosolic ZtSH2 reporter, they observe fluorescence localizes to the plasma...And orthogonal sensors with different ITAM/SH2 reporter pairs allow multiplexed measurement of different...plasmids here!   Farahani PE, et al. pYtags enable spatiotemporal measurements of receptor tyrosine kinase signaling...10.1101/2022.08.13.503850.  iGECInano NIR calcium reporter Near-infrared (NIR) fluorescent proteins promise...photochemical characteristics than previous NIR calcium reporters iGECI and NIR-GECO2G, and its small size (~1500...sensors Whatever your analyte of interest, it’s important to choose a biosensor that has a binding affinity...
  5. Evolution of Brainbow: Using Cre-lox for Multicolor Labeling of Neurons

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    April 24, 2015, 2:39 p.m.
    ...the 1980s, is one of the most important ways to spatially and temporally control gene expression, especially...ten colors (see table to the right); in various reports, Sanes and Lichtman have observed from 90-160 distinct...undergone recombination. This default state was disproportionately expressed by a majority of neurons, limiting... 8 colors. The use of AAV provides spatial and temporal control without the need for germline modification...refinements of the Brainbow technique will provide important insights into the complicated physical organization...
  6. Make a Splash: Notions of Scientific Impact Are Evolving

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    Dec. 5, 2014, 2:54 p.m.
    ... Impact of Non-Elite Journals” found that the proportion of highly cited articles appearing in lower-prestige... to all articles, Anurag Acharya and colleagues report, the percentage of citations to articles in non-elite...publications. (As an interesting aside, Nature recently reported that the most cited work in history is a 1951 ... the best way to measure impact? As that Nature report also noted, papers detailing Nobel Prize-winning... for the impact of research" (2013) Scientific Reports 3, Article number: 1649 doi:10.1038/srep01649 ...
  7. PiggyBac-ing Through the Genome Editing Field

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    May 31, 2016, 3:30 p.m.
    ...useful for genetic engineering approaches. Most importantly for this technology, however, is that the transposase...should be tested in the cell line of interest. Importantly, by varying these ratios, you can either maximize...obstacle, a positive selection cassette can be incorporated, and used during the differentiation process...homologous recombination, which results in the incorporation of your specific edit into the host genome. ...transposon sequences.  The use of PBx is particularly important to avoid any possible random re-integration from...lines, most likely due to DNA toxicity. More importantly, unlike Cre recombinase, the PBx is highly specific...
  8. Finding Your Perfect Job After University

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    Jan. 12, 2016, 3:30 p.m.
    ...scientists with an MSc or higher apply. It was important to weigh the cost to benefit of studying a Masters.... I felt then, and still feel now, that it is important to take advantage of the fact that science is ...manufacturing practice (GMP) and good lab practice (GLP) (important buzzwords in industry) as well as skills in industry... Queensland in Australia, this was a perfect opportunity to work in a genetics lab. As a UK citizen, I...and to discover for myself what potential job opportunities are actually like day-to-day. It is all too ...permanent position in academia. It is therefore important for young scientists and PhD students to also ...
  9. Plasmids 101: Repressible Promoters

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    Dec. 20, 2022, 2:15 p.m.
    ...stage-specific promoter and design a UAS reporter construct, the reporter will only be expressed where and/or...UAS to examine the expression of reporter genes, or to combine reporter expression from one promoter with...the Q system from a gene cluster in the fungus Neurospora crassa. The QUAS promoter is less leaky than ... transcription from the UAS promoter. This is important because it allows them to be used together for...
  10. Viral Vectors 101: AAV Serotypes and Tissue Tropism

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    Jan. 16, 2025, 2:15 p.m.
    ...engineered to infect neurons and undergo retrograde transport, traveling up the axon to the cell body and driving... targeting astroglia. It has additionally been reported to have tropism for liver, vascular endothelial... muscle inflammation and degeneration has been reported (Muraine et al., 2020). AAV8 AAV8 has high transduction... the CNS (Han et al., 2023), and has also been reported to have tropism for liver and kidney cells (Issa...Use Addgene’s AAV Data Hub to find experimental reports on commonly used vector cargo designs and administration...cells utilizing various AAV serotypes. Scientific Reports, 15(1), 20927. https://doi.org/10.1038/s41598-025...
  11. Developing Transferable Skills During Science Training

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    June 3, 2014, 2:14 p.m.
    ...all the opportunities you can to be communicating about science with others. If opportunities don't exist... not stack the deck in your favor? Look for opportunities to practice transferable skills in ways that...something big like plan a conference Recruit many supporters and mentors that will speak for you (and you ...get real feedback Write whenever you can, find supportive editors so your first drafts are always excellent...
  12. Scientist Networking: What is an Informational Interview?

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    July 1, 2014, 3:42 p.m.
    ...means that scientists-in-training rarely get the opportunity to learn about the myriad of diverse, nonacademic...questions on the internet. To make the most of the opportunity, use a written list and take notes if that is...time to ask personal questions about salary, opportunities for advancement, challenges and disappointments...respond to you). You will uncover interesting opportunities by meeting with people working in diverse and...That way you are always setting up your next opportunity to learn. Additional Reading More "Career Advice...
  13. Future of Research Conference - Remarkable Opening Session

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    Oct. 7, 2014, 3 p.m.
    ... is resistance to change, public support is weak, government support is “feckless”.  So what can be done...from Harvard Medical School and a long list of supporters from all of the research centers in Boston.  ...for PIs to include in their annual NIH progress reports information on the Individual Development Plans...will come up with to push for change in their opportunities.  Scientists must do science to be happy so ...
  14. In Living Color: The Skinny on In Vivo Imaging Tools

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    March 27, 2014, 5:14 p.m.
    ...background.” Just last month in Scientific Reports, Verkhusha’s team reported another advance in the application.... Transparency window That’s exactly what they reported doing in a paper that appeared in Nature Biotechnology...they absorb and emit light in the near-infrared portion of the electromagnetic spectrum – the spectral ...proteins, organelles, and living cells in a spatiotemporal manner, which is not possible with conventional...
  15. Transferable Skills Guide: Teamwork

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    Nov. 28, 2017, 2 p.m.
    ...orchestrate the formation of high-functioning-but-temporary teams that have a specific purpose and finite ...year, or a few months, or even a few weeks. The important thing to remember is that every team should have...when I do come across one. Also, remember, one important feature that all projects have in common - and... What does a good team need? Besides that all-important sense of purpose, there are many more things necessary... function is certainly necessary, but equally important is making sure all team members understand what...their responsibilities are. That’s a subtle but important distinction. If I invite someone to be on a project...
  16. Plasmids 101: Using Transposons in the Lab

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    July 6, 2021, 1:28 p.m.
    ...piggyBac plasmids    Tol2  Tol2 was the first reported active DNA transposon in vertebrates. It was discovered...mutations. In these screens, the transposons encode reporter genes, mutagenic cassettes, or barcodes. When ...2021). Target site preference and host range are important to consider when selecting a transposon for a ...pronuclei of fertilized eggs, which leads to random incorporation of that sequence into the zygote’s genome, a...unpredictable. Transposons, however, efficiently incorporate into the zygote’s genome after injection into...Sandoval-Villegas N, Nurieva W, Amberger M, Ivics Z (2021) Contemporary Transposon Tools: A Review and Guide through...
  17. Bringing Sustainable Practices to the Lab: Recycling

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    Feb. 14, 2019, 2:35 p.m.
    ... of single-use items, plastic is a substantial portion of lab waste. Despite the fact that researchers... NEB actually started this program in 1976! Millipore Sigma takes back expanded polystyrene boxes for...environment? Well, you could: Collect the NEB and/or Millipore Sigma boxes from your lab or department and send...challenge you to take to action! These days, it’s important for individuals, companies, and universities to...to work on this issue. Be a champion for this important cause! To get more lab sustainability tips, check...
  18. Strengthening Foundations: Reflections on 2025 and What's Ahead for 2026

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    Feb. 5, 2026, 4:15 p.m.
    ...two weeks, making Laos the 112th country that we support. This story is a vivid example of how the global...Opening our plasmid data through the Developer's Portal means that researchers can integrate Addgene's ...shared commitment to openness, collaboration, and supporting one another’s work. Sign up for our newsletter...collections, services, and resources designed to support your research. Thank you for letting us be part...part of your story, and for being such an important part of ours. We’re grateful to move into 2026 alongside...
  19. Choosing Your Perfect Empty Backbone

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    Aug. 19, 2014, 3:39 p.m.
    ...consider as you make your choice. The first and most important thing you need to know is your expression system...have to make sure that your plasmid has been incorporated into the host organism, usually achieved with...basal expression level, induce expression at an opportune time or go all out with constitutive high level...Some of the more popular studies involve using a reporter vector to tag YGOI with lacZ and/or GFP (e.g. ...animals, gene targeting and genome modifications to reporter vectors (e.g. pBV-Luc) and gene silencing (e.g...
  20. Viral Vectors 101: Parts of the AAV Transfer Plasmid

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    Aug. 11, 2020, 1:15 p.m.
    ...’s ~4.4 kb or smaller. Some examples include a reporter like GFP, some smaller CRISPR-Cas proteins such...the Cre recombinase, are used to spatially and temporally control transgene expression. Lox sites are directional...sites lets researchers control the spatial and temporal activation of a transgene. Figure 2: FLEX...structure when transcribed which aids in nuclear export of mRNA and helps increase the expression of your...polyadenylation or polyA signal aids in the nuclear export of RNA and RNA translation, and promotes RNA transcript...
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