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  1. Hot Plasmids - March 2020 - base editors, GEVI, MoClo, and optogenetics

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    March 3, 2020, 2:15 p.m.
    ...1013 - 1014 vg/kg, a dosage comparable to those currently used in human gene therapy trials. They further...reproducibility as scientists can assemble parts from different labs and experimental systems in their own research...mutants, determined protein expression levels from different promoters, and inhibited gene expression using...C-terminus of Cre (CreC) and the N-terminus of Cre (CreN) are fused to the truncated Phytochrome B (PhyBΔ...eye, muscle and epithelial cells, as well as in different stages of development, ensuring the breadth and...
  2. Antibodies 101: Affinity Reagents

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    April 14, 2022, 1:15 p.m.
    ...reduced-in-size options often have reduced binding strength, half-lives, and/or specificity as well. They’...bispecific, meaning that each scFv can target a different antigen; binding of each can be either simultaneous...convert anyone to downsize their affinity reagents, trendy as that may sound. Validated antibodies are still... a scientist looking for that perfect fit!  References and Resources Additional resources on the Addgene...AddgeneBrowse our recombinant antibody plasmid collection References Grumezescu, A. M. (2018). Drug targeting and ...
  3. Plasmids 101: The Wide World of Natural Plasmids

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    Oct. 8, 2024, 1:15 p.m.
    ...Emily P. Bentley in October 2024. References and Resources References Demanèche, S., Bertolla, F., Buret...functions of natural plasmids. Created with BioRender.com. Resistance (R) plasmids: microbial defense... also causes outbreaks of food poisoning, the difference is virulence plasmids! This category includes...Mclellan, S. L., Willis, A. D., Comstock, L. E., & Eren, A. M. (2024). A cryptic plasmid is among the most...
  4. Progress Towards a PAM-Free CRISPR

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    March 7, 2024, 2:39 p.m.
    ...mammalian plasmid here and edit on! References and Resources References Kwart, D., Paquet, D., Teo, S. et...sequence constraints, or at least has looser or different requirements. Luckily, there are some available...necessarily more flexible than NGG; they’re often just different (e.g. NGAG, NGAN, etc.). Additionally, alternative...al). Additionally, SpG Cas9 with the same PAM preference of NG was isolated by the Kleinstiver Lab (read...
  5. Fluorescent Proteins 101: Introduction to FRET

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    June 27, 2017, 1:03 p.m.
    ...or undetectable FRET, well-characterized FRET reference standards can be used to validate FRET measurements...sophisticated questions about cellular processes. Currently, FRET experiments can probe protein-protein interactions...Borghi 2016) to a selected protein. Overcoming current limitations to permit the use of multiple FRET ... diseases and even assist in drug discovery. References 1. Baird, Geoffrey S., et al. "Circular permutation...biomolecular structure and dynamics in live cells." Current opinion in structural biology 34 (2015): 52-59....
  6. Savvy Advocates Needed to Navigate a Scientific Enterprise in Flux

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    Sept. 13, 2016, 2:30 p.m.
    ... to address the unique needs of students from different departments across the university and alterations...track postdocs nationwide. On this level, FoR is currently compiling a database of institutional responses...implementation of new strategies designed to cope with current increases. These two rulings along with progress...Howell -Founder of Howell Communications Philip Brenner, PhD - Assistant Professor of Sociology. University...public policy. Follow David on Twitter @driglar.   References: 1. Alberts, Bruce, et al. "Rescuing US biomedical...
  7. Split-BioID: An Improved Method for Studying Protein-Protein Interactions

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    May 1, 2018, 1:57 p.m.
    ...28032891. This is a different version of Split-BioID. BirA* is fragmented at a different site than in Schopp... This can artificially select against PPIs that aren't stable outside the native cell context. The Split-BioID...of the BirA* fusion matters! Schopp et al saw different levels of fusion protein expression and biotinylation...research? Plasmids are available from Addgene! References Schopp, I.M., Ramirez, C.C., Debeljak, J., Kreibich...
  8. Getting Started with Behavioral Neuroscience: Standardizing Experiments and Using Viral Vectors

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    Aug. 20, 2019, 12:31 p.m.
    ... can only carry around 4.5 kb. Different AAV serotypes have preferences for specific cell types. For example...end of an experiment series would behave very differently (distracted) from the ones tested at the beginning...Experiment Behavioral scoring systems (experimenter differences in behavior observation); experimenter blinding...viral service for their behavioral studies. References Stoica L, Ahmed SS, Gao G, Sena-Esteves M. Gene...
  9. Simple CRISPR-based Epigenetic Editing: dCas9-directed DNA Demethylation

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    Dec. 14, 2021, 2:15 p.m.
    ...whenever you hear it (whether at a scientific conference or a karaoke bar), you probably want to sigh....methyltransferase 1 (DNMT1) to copy methylation marks from parental to daughter strands of DNA. When dCas9 is bound...nearly 100% demethylation without the confounds inherent to dCas9-TET, allowing one to study the causal... CRISPR-based tools for epigenetic editing.   References and resources:  Additional Resources on the Addgene...Addgene.org Read our CRISPR Guide to Epigenetics References Charlton J, Jung EJ, Mattei AL et al. (2020) ...
  10. The Materials Science of Optogenetics Experiments

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    Sept. 17, 2015, 2:30 p.m.
    ...Several protocols have been written outlining the different steps and materials required for each [1, 2]. ...discussed above, each opsin variant has slightly different activation/inactivation kinetics. For example,...Biology from the University of Michigan and he is currently a Postdoctoral Fellow in the lab of Mary Jeanne... or follow him on Twitter @derekpsimonphd.    References 1. Gutierrez DV, et al. Optogenetic control of...channelrhodopsin for activation of CNS neurons. Current protocols in neuroscience / editorial board, Jacqueline...
  11. Magnetic Control of Proteins: More than a Dream

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    Sept. 24, 2024, 1:15 p.m.
    ...Find the MagLOV plasmid here!   References and resources References Duret, G., Polali, S., Anderson,...just be an artifact and eliminate sources of interference, but the result persisted. (Even better, multiple...be developed from other fluorescent proteins.  Currently, the team is working to identify how MagLOV’s ... of many optogenetic tools. And, since MagLOV’s parent protein AsLOV2 has already been adapted into a ...
  12. Antibodies 101: Flow Compensation

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    May 16, 2024, 1:15 p.m.
    ...However, if your flow cytometer reads them out on different lasers, you should not need to compensate between... Guide Chart.  Pro tip! Some antibodies go by different names depending on your flow cytometer’s setup...look at the other channels you’re using first. A different fluorophore channel may be affecting your populations...first before you apply compensation values to your current channels. A notable exception If you have a sample...CD8+ T cells and cancer immunotherapies. She is currently a research technician in Arlene Sharpe's lab at...
  13. Twenty Years of Addgene Sharing: CRISPR

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    April 18, 2024, 1:15 p.m.
    ...previous Addgene CRISPR publications.  References and resources References Pyhtila, B., Kasowitz, S., Leeson...with CRISPR pooled libraries, although we used different categories (Figure 2C). Note that in Figure 2,...through the years.  Libraries are divided into different categories based on function: knockout (KO), activate...have CRISPR plasmids deposited from labs in ~40 different countries, and we’ve shipped CRISPR plasmids to...
  14. Of Myc and Men

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    Jan. 19, 2023, 2:15 p.m.
    ...antibodies, context is key.    References and Resources References Evan GI, Lewis GK, Ramsay G, Bishop...cell proliferation and tumorigenesis.  Using two different synthetic peptides corresponding to linear sequences... or the C-terminus, Evan, et al. isolated six different monoclonal antibodies (Evan, et al. 1985). Three...-9E10 variable regions and sticking them onto different scaffolds. But over the years, several alternative...
  15. Cloning Mammalian Cells with the Agarose Method

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    Sept. 7, 2017, 12:17 p.m.
    ... splitting transfected cells into 3 plates at different densities for selection). A 2% agarose solution...to heat- the inside of the wrist or the cheek. (Parents of infants will have no problem with this!) Make...transfection into plates containing selection agent at different densities, then dispose of the plates that do ...freeze at least 2 ampules each of 4 clones with different levels of expression of our gene of interest. ...to rapidly isolate individual cell clones with different expression characteristics from a population of...
  16. Fluorescent Proteins 101: Visualizing Subcellular Structures & Organelles

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    June 22, 2017, 2:30 p.m.
    ... the protein within a living cell. Analyzing differences in protein localization and transport between...signals not visible to the human eye and are indifferent to subjective color intensity perception. Open...statistics that can be used to compare between different experimental setups. A colocalization analysis...one fluorescent signal in a channel setup for a different fluorescent signal) and photobleaching i.e. FP...Markers of Subcellular Localization Poster here! References 1. Allen Institute Plasmid Pages 2. Cooper GM...
  17. Experimenting with New Careers while in Grad School

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    Feb. 25, 2016, 3:30 p.m.
    ... of "The world’s biggest and best children’s museum", The Children's Museum of Indianapolis. I drove passed...science outreach: engaging the public to promote an awareness and understanding of science. Like most science...advantage of my graduate experience. Melanie Fox is currently the founder and executive director of Central ...Plasmids for Your Research Learn About A Variety of Different Fields on Our Collections Pages  ...
  18. Plasmids 101: 5 factors to help you choose the right cloning method

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    Aug. 21, 2018, 12:31 p.m.
    ...still love using them! With so many technologies currently available, you now face the challenge of trying...create customized overhangs to assemble up to 6 different fragments in a prescribed order. These fragments...protocol is fairly flexible and adaptable to cloning different types of DNA, such as cDNA, PCR fragments, or ...deposit your finished constructs at Addgene!). References 1. Li, Chaokun, et al. "FastCloning: a highly...Find vector backbones Read our molecular biology reference ...
  19. No Llamas Required - Synthetic Nanobodies Against Membrane Proteins

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    June 18, 2020, 1:15 p.m.
    ...randomized with a defined set of different trinucleotides (corresponding to different amino acids) in the regions...this, they injected the spike protein from two different coronaviruses into a llama over several days and...your target protein. The Seeger lab designed 3 different mRNA sybody libraries for use in the protocol,.... Find the Seeger lab's SARS-CoV-2 sybodies! References Geertsma ER (2013) FX Cloning: A Versatile High-Throughput...
  20. Golden Gate Assembly Upgrades: More Fragments, Faster Assembly, and Higher Fidelity

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    Oct. 11, 2018, 12:30 p.m.
    ...pathway engineering and optimization. However, current best practices for assemblies of more than 10 modules...rely on two-step hierarchical approaches using different Type IIS restriction enzyme specificities at each...Assembly test systems Our research focused on three different levels of assembly: High efficiency and accurate...products to market, New England Biolabs, Inc.       References 1. Vladimir, Potapov, et al. "Optimization of...cloning protocols Check out our molecular biology reference pages ...
  21. Course-Based Undergraduate Research Experiences (CUREs)

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    Feb. 9, 2023, 2:15 p.m.
    ... in and out of the classroom.   References and Resources References Bangera, G., Brownell, S. 2014. Course-based...1977; Ma et al., 2020). Many have interpreted this trend as evidence that the best teachers and mentors pass...experiences afforded to those fortunate enough to apprentice with top scientists to larger groups of trainees...the University of San Diego), decided to take a different approach. His own most impactful learning experiences...
  22. MXS Chaining

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    Feb. 7, 2017, 3:30 p.m.
    ... a nutshell, is the systematic combination of different genetic sequences into plasmid DNA. In high throughput...cloning can be used to combine the functions of different genetic elements to generate non-natural tools...assembling these modular types of constructs, and different methods are suited for particular downstream applications...Cloning Strategies Method Technology Pros Cons References Golden Gate Type II restriction enzymes Can...Kits at Addgene Find Plasmid Cloning Protocols References 1. Anderson JC, Dueber JE, Leguia M, Wu GC, Goler...
  23. CRISPR Between the Genes: How to Experiment with Enhancers and Epigenomics

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    Aug. 9, 2016, 2:30 p.m.
    ...As with GPS in the real world, coordinates alone aren’t very useful. We’ll need something like Google Maps...denotes intersection and the – operator denotes set difference. That’s the intuition for how genome math helps...enhancers from step 2. See which ESCs die or differentiate Step 3 reveals which NANOG-related genes are...distinct enhancer disrupted. As our ESCs die and differentiate over time, we periodically use next-generation...by starting with all of the DHS sites from 125 different human cell types from the ENCODE Project. DHS ...
  24. The Effect of COVID-19 on Liu Lab Plasmid Requests From Addgene Data

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    July 16, 2020, 1:15 p.m.
    ...capture the fact that different parts of the world encountered COVID-19 at different times. Most notably...papers. Figure 1: Plasmid requests by date. Parentheses depict the total number of plasmids ordered for...regions. Each of these regions was affected at a different time by COVID-19, so we defined the COVID-19 event...COVID-19 on many other scientific fields could be different.  Conclusion Figure 7: Mean inferred effects...
  25. DNA Purification Without a Kit

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    Feb. 11, 2020, 2:15 p.m.
    ...maxi, giga) which requires you to buy different kits for different purposes, with the Kim and Morrison ...Read our Molecular Biology Reference Visit our protocol video library References Kim, Y., & Morrison, S....proteins in solution. The pH is then lowered using a renaturing solution, which causes the proteins and genomic...
  26. Sharing Your Lab Protocols: Using Apps to Save Time & Track Your Experiments

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    Sept. 23, 2014, 3:05 p.m.
    ...your favorite protocols for future reference. The exchange currently boasts over 2,500 protocols covering...protocols.io/ Protocols.io is the creation of ZappyLabs. Currently in beta testing, the software aims to be a life...for others to use, and add your own comments. Currently you can find protocols from NEB, OpenWetWare (...101 articles on various plasmid features, and reference tables (i.e. antibiotic concentrations, commonly...
  27. Viral Vectors 101: Preparing Pooled Libraries

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    July 13, 2023, 1:15 p.m.
    ...Addgenie Hannah Dotson.  Resources and references References Genome-scale CRISPR-Cas9 knockout and transcriptional...and producing lentivirus. But pre-made libraries aren’t quite plug-and-play: you’ll still need to titer...incubation time, antibiotic conditions, and amount of polybrene. (psst…didn’t get your library pre-made from Addgene...Addgene’s pooled libraries use these protocols.  References McDade JR, Waxmonsky NC, Swanson LE, Fan M. ...
  28. CRISPR 101: Which Cas9 Do I Choose for My CRISPR Experiment?

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    Oct. 13, 2022, 1:45 p.m.
    ...options in our CRISPR 101 series!  References and resources References  Anzalone, A. V., Koblan, L. W. &...plasmids that have been optimized for expression in different species and cell types including (but not limited.... Nat. Biotechnol. 2020 387 38, 824–844 (2020). Moreno-Mateos, M. A. et al. CRISPR-Cpf1 mediates efficient...101 Series Learn about the PAM Requirements of Different Cas9 variants Learn about CRISPR Pooled Library...
  29. Supporting Reproducibility with a Connected ELN

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    Jan. 17, 2019, 1:38 p.m.
    ...critically important to be able to conveniently reference specific pieces of data stored externally in the...of research compiled in the ELN. Without such references the record of research is incomplete, making ...research Just as researchers need to access and reference external data sources, they also need to continue...spreadsheets, images, sequencing data, etc.) used and/or referenced in the experiment. Since most ELNs, unlike data...produced, collected, and analyzed. While the many different ELNs out there can help with searchability, record-keeping...
  30. Hot Plasmids - August 2020

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    Aug. 18, 2020, 1:15 p.m.
    ...For labeling the plasma membrane, they tested different target sequences for improved selectivity and ...into the supernatant. Four plasmids containing different nanobodies (NB) were generated in pMAK:  pMAK461...pluripotent stem cells By Jennifer Tsang CRISPR gene interference (CRISPRi) and gene activation (CRISPRa) are ...Addgene! A new dual-deaminase base editor enables concurrent adenine and cytosine editing. Find the plasmids...oscillator, bistable network, stripe pattern-forming incoherent feed-forward loop. Find the plasmids at Addgene...
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