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TypeBlog PostPublishedJune 21, 2018, 2:06 p.m....cereblon, leading to rapid target degradation (Figure 1). Plasmids: We generated a series of plasmids that...molecules by conjugating a CRBN-binding ligand (thalidomide) to an FKBP12F36V binding ligand (ortho-AP1867...
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Hot Plasmids and Viral Preps - January 2021
TypeBlog PostPublishedJan. 5, 2021, 2:15 p.m....article, they investigated three Casɸ orthologs, Casɸ-1, Casɸ-2, and Casɸ-3. This system is notable for several... is only ~70kDa, with a molecular weight roughly half of Cas9 or Cas12a. This is in part due to the fact... -
Hot Plasmids May 2018 - Optogenetics, Decaffeination, Biosensors, and Fluorescent Protein Tools
TypeBlog PostPublishedMay 15, 2018, 12:43 p.m.... little signal detected along the neurite (Figure 1.) Moreover, the group was able to demonstrate that...codon-optimized cryptochrome 2 (CRY2) from Arabidopsis thaliana. When exposed to blue light, CRY2 undergoes a ... -
Split-BioID: An Improved Method for Studying Protein-Protein Interactions
TypeBlog PostPublishedMay 1, 2018, 1:57 p.m....which you’ve already fluorescently labeled. Figure 1: Using Split-BioID to Identify Protein Protein Interactions... make it difficult to detect proteins with short half-lives. Interested in using Split-BioID with your... -
Plasmids 101: 5 factors to help you choose the right cloning method
TypeBlog PostPublishedAug. 21, 2018, 12:31 p.m....your finished constructs at Addgene!). References 1. Li, Chaokun, et al. "FastCloning: a highly simplified...technologies currently available, you now face the challenge of trying to figure out what system might work... -
CRISPR 101: Targeting Non-Coding RNAs with CRISPR/Cas9
TypeBlog PostPublishedNov. 14, 2024, 2:15 p.m....off-target effects (Zibitt et al. 2021). Figure 1: A schematic illustration of CRISPR/Cas9-based approaches...in Plants with the CRISPR-Cas Technology is a Challenge yet Worth Accepting. Front Plant Sci. 2015;6. ... -
Polymerase Chain Reaction Overview and Applications
TypeBlog PostPublishedAug. 10, 2021, 1:15 p.m....target DNA quickly and accurately. Figure 1: Steps in PCR reaction This process of denaturation...standard curve, which can be time consuming and challenging to get right. ddPCR uses a water-oil emulsion... -
Adenoviral Delivery of CRISPR/Cas9 Aims to Expand Genome Editing to Primary Cells
TypeBlog PostPublishedDec. 10, 2020, 1 p.m....editing machinery such as CRISPR-Cas. Figure 1: Schematic of targeted gene knock-out (left) and targeted...for instance in inherited disorders such as B-thalassemia, Sickle Cells Disease, Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy... -
A Guide to Starting Your Own Journal Club
TypeBlog PostPublishedFeb. 6, 2020, 3 p.m....for your first journal club to begin! Figure 1: Discussing next-generation sequencing at the Addgene...success” of the journal club. This can be a challengingly vague metric but there are a few things you ... -
Finding Your Perfect Job After University
TypeBlog PostPublishedJan. 12, 2016, 3:30 p.m....experience in cancer research After graduating with a 2:1 BSc in Molecular Biology (roughly a B average in the...become bored because I was not being mentally challenged. For these and other reasons, I started looking...combination of genetic mutations. This is a particular challenge in pancreatic cancer where one drug does not work...while I’m based in London) does bring its own challenges. I’ve had to become skilled with technology like... -
SciComm: Taking Science to Elementary and Middle Schools
TypeBlog PostPublishedJuly 9, 2019, 12:52 p.m....can make this fun activity relate to STEM.” Figure 1 shows the activities we had for my school’s Math &...much in the making. One of the exciting, and challenging, aspects of talking to 8th graders was the broad... -
A Career in Grants: How To Become a Grant Professional
TypeBlog PostPublishedAug. 20, 2015, 2:30 p.m....successful and meaningful career in the grants profession: 1. Build on your existing skills & passion Skills such...Becoming a grant professional is rewarding and challenging! Jo Miller, GPC, CSMS is the founder and principal... -
New CRISPR Tools: Cas7-11 and PASTE
TypeBlog PostPublishedFeb. 17, 2022, 2 p.m.... of low-toxicity RNA editing tools. Fig. 1 Schematic of luciferase RNA knockdown assays using...right integrase for this new approach proved a challenge. The old standby of CRE/flp didn’t work – it turns... -
Viral Vectors 101: Preparing Pooled Libraries
TypeBlog PostPublishedJuly 13, 2023, 1:15 p.m....your virus. Let’s start there! Figure 1: Flowchart showing the process for using pooled lentiviral...presentation deceive you; pooled libraries can be quite challenging to use! In this post, I’ll walk you through how... -
How to Write a Scientific Review Article
TypeBlog PostPublishedFeb. 16, 2017, 3:30 p.m....done is better than perfect. Good luck! References 1. Haery, Leila, Ryan C. Thompson, and Thomas D. Gilmore...Overall, writing a review can be overwhelming and challenging. My best advice is don’t overthink it. And to... -
Mesothelioma - Causes, Symptoms, and Treatment
TypeBlog PostPublishedDec. 13, 2016, 3:30 p.m....blood test for HMGB1, the high mobility group box 1 protein. Normally localized to the nucleus, if the...Although different types of cancer have different challenges and obstacles to overcome, mesothelioma sufferers... -
Binning Singletons: Tackling Conference Networking When You Don’t Know Anyone
TypeBlog PostPublishedFeb. 18, 2020, 2:15 p.m....conference for any reason was a Singleton. Figure 1: The Binning Singletons logo. Image: James et al.,...was recognized by meeting organizers in their town hall. Iterative improvement - Making Binning Singletons... -
5 Reasons to Use Reddit for Science Communication
TypeBlog PostPublishedOct. 20, 2016, 2:30 p.m....first foray into Reddit. Here are some reasons why: 1. Reddit has a large and active community of people...Getting on a good science career path can be challenging these days, but for many of us, scientist is ... -
Filming Science Videos in the Age of Social Distancing
TypeBlog PostPublishedMay 20, 2021, 1:15 p.m.... over again. Here’s that process! Figure 1: The Design-Build-Test-Learn cycle adapted for video...small operation, so sometimes it can be a big challenge. But ask any filmmaker or videographer and they... -
Antibodies 101: Beyond Surface Labeling
TypeBlog PostPublishedJune 27, 2024, 1:15 p.m....and biotin plasmids at Addgene! Figure 1: Indirect detection of target markers can be achieved...capacity and speed of cells. (a) With each division half of the dye molecules are lost and the fluorescence...