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TypeBlog PostPublishedAug. 5, 2014, 6:51 p.m....on the fly”. This becomes intuitive with touch interfaces where the viewer is more likely to want to manipulate... to Research Data? - by Francine Berman and Vint Cerf (Science, August 2013) PLOS’ Bold Data Policy - ...
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Viral Vectors 101: Integrase-Deficient Lentiviral Vectors
TypeBlog PostPublishedMay 13, 2025, 1:15 p.m....time-consuming purification processes, and are powerful, due to their ability to integrate into the host...include detecting vector particle components or performing quantitative PCR titration of vector DNA in samples... -
Antibodies 101: Normalization and Loading Controls for Western Blots
TypeBlog PostPublishedApril 8, 2025, 1:15 p.m....semi-quantitative western blots. No pipetter is perfect, and proteins may not transfer precisely evenly... and gel quantification. Figure 3: In a perfect world, protein concentration in your sample would... -
Four Ways to Package Transgenes That Exceed the Size Limit of Adeno-associated Virus
TypeBlog PostPublishedSept. 1, 2020, 1:15 p.m....vector had an improvement in muscle physiological performance. 2. Trans-splicing Overview: For trans-plicing...et al., 2005). Trans-splicing does not always outperform single oversized AAVs (Hirsch et al, 2013). ... -
Five Popular Model Organisms
TypeBlog PostPublishedApril 11, 2019, 12:39 p.m.... can also be easily knocked-down through RNA interference (RNAi) by feeding the worm bacteria expressing... Andrew, et al. "Potent and specific genetic interference by double-stranded RNA in Caenorhabditis elegans... -
The Fluorescent Vegetables in Aptamer Soup
TypeBlog PostPublishedJan. 29, 2019, 2:27 p.m....molecular processes that make aptamer biology a powerful tool. In this post, we’ll take a deeper dive into... Matthew D. Disney, and Samie R. Jaffrey. "A superfolding Spinach2 reveals the dynamic nature of trinucleotide... -
A Control for All Seasons
TypeBlog PostPublishedOct. 5, 2023, 1:15 p.m....extremely bright, then the noise likely will not interfere. If the fluorescence from your target is weak,...fluorescence of the sample, or autofluorescence, also interferes with data interpretation and can be addressed... -
Viral Vectors 101: Optogenetic Tools
TypeBlog PostPublishedJune 27, 2023, 1:15 p.m....more. Conclusion Optogenetic tools provide a powerful way to study multiple aspects of cellular activity...important to understand the details of how each tool performs and the consequences of off-target activity. Whether... -
Hot Plasmids: Spring 2025
TypeBlog PostPublishedJune 3, 2025, 1:15 p.m.... iGluSnFR3 mutants, identifying the two best-performing variants as iGluSnFR4f (fast deactivation) and...Meghan Rego You asked, we listened! One of the most powerful tools in a scientist's toolkit is the empty plasmid... -
How to Design Your gRNA for CRISPR Genome Editing
TypeBlog PostPublishedSept. 24, 2020, 1:15 p.m....ever both to engineer specific DNA edits and to perform functional screens to identify genes involved in...chromatin status). No computational prediction is ever perfect, but this can decrease the number of guides one... -
Technologies Enabled by NanoLuc® Luciferase
TypeBlog PostPublishedFeb. 8, 2018, 12:17 p.m....caught the attention of researchers wanting to perform whole-animal imaging, however NLuc’s emission peak...higher the emission from the acceptor, the more powerful the FRET signal. In well-designed FRET-based biosensors... -
Technique: Probe Phage Genomes for Host Binding Proteins
TypeBlog PostPublishedSept. 29, 2016, 2:30 p.m....polymerase is a phage-derived polymerase that can perform whole genome amplification (by a mechanism known...below). This initial transformation should be performed using a highly competent strain that you can use... -
Generating Mouse Models Using CRISPR/Cas9
TypeBlog PostPublishedJuly 12, 2016, 2:30 p.m....produce completely transgenic offspring. Although powerful, this technology is cumbersome to use, not that...concept, straightforward to use, and robust in performance. In its natural setting, CRISPR-Cas9 is an acquired... -
Transferable Skills Guide: Teamwork
TypeBlog PostPublishedNov. 28, 2017, 2 p.m....for guiding new deposits into the repository, performing quality control, and providing technical customer...strong sense of purpose, an excellent leader, and perfectly clear lines of communication, but if teammates... -
Sequencing Options for CRISPR Genotyping
TypeBlog PostPublishedOct. 4, 2016, 2:30 p.m....link genotype and phenotype. It is also key to perform these validations as translational researchers ...the Addgene Blog Learn to Use Cas9 Activators Perform Genome-Wide Screens with CRISPR Generate Mouse ... -
9 tips for a successful postdoctoral experience
TypeBlog PostPublishedOct. 9, 2018, 12:21 p.m.... questions one could pursue and experiments to perform. It is tempting to pursue a new line of inquiry... school student. Learn to teach how to design, perform, and interpret experiments. You'll be better prepared... -
Mycoplasma Contamination: Where Does It Come From and How to Prevent It
TypeBlog PostPublishedOct. 8, 2020, 1:15 p.m....laminar airflow before and while you are working. Perform routine checks for mycoplasma contamination, before...the problem of contamination through aerosols. Perform culturing without the use of antibiotics since ... -
Antibodies 101: Flow Cytometry
TypeBlog PostPublishedJuly 20, 2021, 1:15 p.m....these types of experiments easier and faster to perform. Introduction to flow cytometry Flow cytometry ...containing a negative cell is discarded. FACS can be performed aseptically allowing users to culture the cells... -
With an Eye Towards the Future, We Look Back at the March for Science
TypeBlog PostPublishedOct. 24, 2017, 1:54 p.m....hyper-competitive environment where getting hired hinges on performing near miracles. When evidence does not affirm ...in the picture) and this march proved to be the perfect opportunity to cement in my children's heads the... -
Plasmids 101: Modular Cloning Applications and Kits
TypeBlog PostPublishedMay 14, 2024, 1:15 p.m....restriction enzymes (Weber et al., 2011). It can be performed at multiple levels to generate anything from individual... tags, connectors, cDNAs, and more to find the perfect combination. The EcoFlex Kit has a wide array of...