...then integrates into the genome. Thus the gRNAs responsible for a phenotype can be identified by next-generation...UAS). The Wang Lab created a tripartite system consisting of dCas9, a gRNA fused to an RNA binding motif...a requirement for very high excitation light intensities have made these indicators difficult to work ...

...found, to providing reagents in an accessible and consistent way so other researchers can use them, to making... can and do play this role, and we take our responsibility to push for clear communication of science ...broader role as Vice President. Her current responsibilities encompass overall leadership of the Cell Press...

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...space where BosLab exists today. Back then, it consisted of “wooden slab benches” set on top of filing ...companies and BosLab has grown into an organization consisting of over twenty members and volunteers. Transforming...biologist with a Ph.D. from UNC-Chapel Hill and has extensive experience targeting RNA with small molecules....

...are there. Make the most of everyone’s time by considering the level of meeting you need. Project Meetings...meetings tend to fill the shape of their container. Consider whether you actually need a full hour to achieve...FInd Tips on Picking a Research Project Read Other Inside Addgene Posts Resources on the Addgene Website...

... perhaps surprising, yet important, factors to consider when seeking your dream lab. The principal investigator's...want a non-academic career path?  If you are considering this, make sure to choose an advisor that supports...where the topic of your research can make your transition easier – choose a lab that works on problems ...

... mammals, which is thought to be due to their propensity to integrate into proto-oncogenes and disrupt...alternative virus, or other strategies may need to be considered if size constraints are an issue. Adenovirus...Adenovirus is an effective option if you need high, transient expression of a genetic cargo or have a very large...

...this solution wasn’t practical due to the low intensity of luminescent proteins. To make luminescent imaging...luciferase has a low quantum yield, and when transiently expressed in cells, generates much less signal...intravenously with coelenterazine, with increased sensitivity and faster imaging compared to previous publications...

...macromolecule density is equal to the buoyant force of the solution. Contaminants of lower densities are captured...did! From Addgene's very beginning, we had to consider digital accessibility for our website and online...

... Temperature inducible promoters Temperature sensitive expression systems are typically less leaky than...Red flame plasmid pDawn contains the blue-light sensing protein YFI. When light is absent, YFI phosphorylates...? Here’s a list of some important variables to consider when choosing an inducible promoter. Experimental...

...repair template (sister chromatid or homologue) or extensive DNA synthesis. NHEJ also finishes repair of most...streamlined version of this pathway and does not consider the missing or damaged nucleotides that are common...Biochemistry and Biophysics and the Lineberger Comprehensive Cancer Center at UNC Chapel Hill.   References...

...you are spending on a conference? One thing to consider is the size of the conference. Large conferences...favor small conferences where the attendees stay onsite and eat together because scientists have time to...– even students and postdocs. There are many inexpensive/free places to order cards. There are a few good...

...publication in a scientific journal requires several considerations. First, it is important to establish the type...journal. An increasing number of funding bodies insist that the research data resulting from their funding...is a Developmental Editor for F1000Research, responsible for assessing the scientific content of manuscripts...

...might use it in the lab. What is a Fab Fragment? Consider the classic IgG antibody (Figure 1): it is composed...new components in your antibody tool box. As you consider which tools to use, be sure to think about what... other components of your experiment. These considerations will help you narrow down which antibody format...

...organized lab saves time and money across the board. Consider alternative cloning strategies There are many ...methods, like Gibson assembly, are typically more expensive, so you’ll have to find a balance between time...either don’t scale or have limited scaling. The downside of high-throughput work is that you give up a ...

...sequencing and qPCR methods are too costly and time intensive to process a large number of microbiome samples...bumble bee and honey bee microbiome. The toolkit consists of modular parts that are assembled with Golden...microbial population dynamics in the gut can provide insight into how the microbiome responds to infection, ...

...antibody, this approach can greatly increase the sensitivity of an assay by increasing the number of signaling...place over multiple days. Increased run time is considered one of the major drawbacks of the indirect method...interest - the secondary antibody needs careful consideration before selection. If all the primary antibodies...

...advantage of polyclonal antibodies is that they are inexpensive. Their short production time and the bulk purification...labs. Polyclonal antibodies also have a high sensitivity to the target protein due to their ability to...or fixation (IHC). Because of their increased sensitivity, polyclonal antibodies are particularly useful...

...red-shifted Ace-mScarlet, a fusion of a voltage-sensitive inhibitory rhodopsin (Ace2N) with the red fluorescent... Ace-mScarlet is a fusion between the voltage-sensitive inhibitory rhodopsin Ace2N and mScarlet. Ace2N...existing green-fluorescent GEVIs and blue-light-sensitive channelrhodopsins. Find the Ace-mScarlet voltage...

...using words for their field or technology in a consistent way. Just creating a lexicon was not enough. ... using the same words with the same meanings consistently, meetings will be shorter and more productive...during your postdoc that you enjoy and have a propensity for cross team communication, that’s an important...