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  1. SARS-CoV-2/COVID-19 Detection Methods Based on CRISPR/Cas

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    May 5, 2020, 1:15 p.m.
    ... the Addgene blog Read more about SHERLOCK and DETECTR Learn more about plasmids available for COVID-...method based on CRISPR-Cas12. Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory. https://doi.org/10.1101/2020.02.29.971127 Rauch...SARS-CoV-2 Genetic Material. Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory. https://doi.org/10.1101/2020.04.20.052159 Zhang...research Resources on Addgene.org Get the basics about CRISPR in our CRISPR guide Browse our entire COVID...
  2. Five Popular Model Organisms

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    April 11, 2019, 12:39 p.m.
    ...the time between being born and giving birth - of about 10 weeks. Adult mice reproduce as often as every...are great model organism not only for the reasons above but because they actually share many biological ...cells, yeast DNA is packaged into chromosomes and about 23% of yeast genes have a counterpart in humans ... become an important model organism. They share about 70% of their genes with humans and 85% of human ...in the popular model organisms series, and read about new systems being developed for emerging model organisms...
  3. Antibodies 101: Normalization and Loading Controls for Western Blots

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    April 8, 2025, 1:15 p.m.
    ... this chain (blue) to infer or calculate things about earlier ones. In practice, multiple sources of error...condition 2.” By eye, the loading control appears about the same between the two conditions. But it isn’.... However, it throws both assumptions discussed above into question. Assumption #1: The loading control...searching the literature to see what is already known about your housekeeping protein in your context. If you...step from the POI blot, you don’t need to worry about the linear detection ranges of multiple targets....
  4. The Codon Guide to Synthetic Biology

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    Sept. 14, 2023, 1:15 p.m.
    ...I spent about seven years working in research labs, and then pivoted to writing full-time in mid-2020...Synthetic Biology One of the best ways to learn about a new field is simply to know where to look and ...might be helpful, please reach out to me by email.  About the author Niko McCarty is the editor of Asimov ...curriculum at MIT. He also writes Codon, a blog about biotechnology.    ...
  5. A Control for All Seasons

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    Oct. 5, 2023, 1:15 p.m.
    ...subjected to the experimental condition. In the example above, a negative control could be a third group of mice...in the experimental protocol. In the experiment above, you could repeat the tau western blot several times...Baseline secondary signaling levels In addition to the above-mentioned safeguards, you’ll need to test the secondary...Flow cytometry In addition to the controls listed above, viability and compensation controls are recommended...technique before starting. For more information about antibodies and antibody-based experiments, check...
  6. Plasmids 101: Repressible Promoters

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    Dec. 20, 2022, 2:15 p.m.
    ...can be used in the repressible manner described above, as well as the inducible manner detailed in our...necessary to have all 3 of the different binary systems above if they all behave very similarly?” The simple answer... at the same time.  The 3 binary systems listed above are orthogonal, meaning that they do not affect ...Srikrishnan. “Introduction and expression of genes for metabolic engineering applications in Saccharomyces cerevisiae...
  7. Technologies Enabled by NanoLuc® Luciferase

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    Feb. 8, 2018, 12:17 p.m.
    ...Blog Learn more about FRET Tips for Using FRET in Your Experiments Learn more about Fluorescent Protein...heme-containing proteins in whole animals, light at or above 600 nm wavelengths should be used. Researchers often... emits light at a tissue-penetrating wavelength above 600 nm. LumiFluors Schaub, F.X., et al. (3) designed...be excited by NanoLuc® luciferase (NLuc) and set about to create an in vivo imaging reporter by linking...
  8. 5 Science Rap Videos & Their Creator: Tom McFadden

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    Feb. 9, 2017, 3:30 p.m.
    ...Science with Tom. In this podcast, we learn more about Tom and pick his brain for advice on how to dive... Rap of Henrietta Lacks Students in Oakland rap about Henrietta Lacks - the African American woman whose...Please Don't Kill My Hive Beautifully filmed video about colony collapse disorder.     5. Plasmid Rap ...science standards and communicate science. Learn more about Tom on his youtube channel and at sciencewithtom.com...
  9. Tips for Working in Industry & Success in Management: Interview with Crystal Shih

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    Oct. 5, 2017, 1:13 p.m.
    ...therapeutics at Novartis - listen to learn more about Crystal’s exciting career path, to gain insight ...Chapter 2: What's a lab group in industry? The collaborative nature of working in industry and how delegating...metrics for success. The importance of thinking about the big picture and not just the next experiment...resources in our Mentoring for Scientists Series Learn about Turning Your PhD into a Career with Joanne Kamens...
  10. New Podcast Segment: Hot Plasmids

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    May 17, 2017, 3:37 p.m.
    ...this new way to learn about plasmid technologies. If you have any comments about the Hot Plasmids Podcast...with these efforts, you’ll find new ways to learn about science careers, lab protocols, and, of course, ...each one, plug in some headphones to learn more about the latest and greatest plasmids through this podcast...
  11. Addgene’s Newest Way to Speed Your Research: The Cloning Grade DNA Service

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    July 28, 2020, 1:15 p.m.
    ...Plasmids 101 blog series Learn about the different grades of DNA  Read about the various ways to quantify...scientific communities using plasmid tools. Details about the cloning grade DNA beta project We will ship ...quantify DNA Resources on Addgene.org Learn about our other beta projects Read our Molecular Biology Reference...
  12. A History of Genome Engineering in Popular Culture

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    Feb. 25, 2020, 2:15 p.m.
    ...Find more blog posts about CRISPR Learn more about the history of CRISPR Read about other genome editing...Science Fiction (SciFi) writers have been curious about the capability of transforming the genetic code ... of California San Diego. She is working in collaboration with Prof. Alexis Komor and together they are...
  13. Important Considerations When Using AAVs

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    June 13, 2017, 2:30 p.m.
    ... Its Fruit Is Sweet The Future? I knew little about adeno-associated Viral Vectors (AAVs) before starting...I’ll provide some tips that will help you think about how to get started with AAVs. Since my research ...understanding of receptor physiology and the effects of metabotropic and ionotropic influences on overall cell function... the biotechnology firm Biogen have recently collaborated to develop “AAV 3.0”, vectors that will have...serotonin in movement. Follow her on twitter @katrinaboards.   References 1. Russell, David W. "AAV vectors...
  14. Bringing Sustainable Practices to the Lab: Easy Action Items

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    April 22, 2019, 12:26 p.m.
    ...blog Learn about recycling initiatives for the lab Subscribe to the Addgene blog Learn about other creative.... In addition to doing some of the quick things above, try joining or starting a sustainability project...campaign! MIT Green Labs has a lot of resources about this, and even has a list of biological samples ...
  15. Grad School Advice Part 2: Building Community

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    Oct. 6, 2016, 2:30 p.m.
    ...How did you hear about post grad opportunities and when did you start thinking about them? 18:30 - 19:... top if you leverage your community, think hard about picking a good mentor, and begin considering career...19:54 : How to think about picking a post-doc project 19:55 - 22:40 : Improvements that can be made to ...
  16. Fueled by Coffee at #SfN14

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    Nov. 18, 2014, 7:15 p.m.
    ...learn about all the amazing research being done with plasmids. I heard an impressive talk about the use...pulls off such an inspiring, thought-provoking, collaborative event – all while keeping the party going! At...scientists we've spoken with are excited and passionate about making such tools open-access. Though it is time...
  17. 2022 and 2023: Reflections and Looking Forward

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    Feb. 23, 2023, 2:15 p.m.
    ...updated AAV Data Hub to share curated information about AAV usage in research applications. Scientists around...world, are learning to navigate the changes brought about by the pandemic. As we adjust, we are reflecting...I have spent the last 9 months quietly learning about Addgene’s past and present, but the real promise...forward to working with Addgene colleagues, collaborators, partners, and the larger scientific community...
  18. How Do I Place an Addgene Order Using a PO Number?

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    Feb. 27, 2020, 2:15 p.m.
    ... questions about the ordering process, the Addgene Help Center is full of information about how to deposit...requires a quote in order to generate a PO, learn more about how to create a quote. How do I pay the invoice...Addgene Help Center If you have additional questions about our ordering process not addressed in this article...
  19. Addgene's Top Blog Posts from 2020

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    Dec. 29, 2020, 2:15 p.m.
    ... highlighted reagent repositories and other collaborative efforts in the scientific community to speed...store my plasmid in TE, Tris, or water? And what about temperature? Find the details in this blog post....dominates DNA quantification discussions, but what about the other methods to quantify DNA? Here we cover...Incompatibility by Leah Schiesow If you're thinking about hosting multiple plasmids in one cell, it might ...
  20. Plasmids 101: Modular Cloning Applications and Kits

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    May 14, 2024, 1:15 p.m.
    ... constructs that compose genetic circuits and metabolic pathways. For many MoClo systems, the individual...interested in recombinant protein purification and metabolic engineering. If instead you want to build genetic...designed for flexibility. The Fragmid kit described above works in both mammalian systems and Drosophila. ... Signaling in CAR T Cells. Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory, 17 Feb. 2024. Crossref, https://doi.org/10.1101...Emerging CRISPR Technologies. Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory, 27 Oct. 2023. Crossref, https://doi.org/10.1016...
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