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  1. Quick Guide to All Things Lentivirus

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    March 21, 2017, 2:30 p.m.
    ...or electrical (electric current forming membrane pores) transfection. These techniques are still used and...has been removed, Rev (which facilitates nuclear export) is expressed from a separate plasmid, and the ...you clone your gene of interest into and is an important feature for your experiment; it must be chosen...using them.   Regarding biosafety, it is also important to be aware that lentiviral particles are a powerful...
  2. Sequencing Options for CRISPR Genotyping

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    Oct. 4, 2016, 2:30 p.m.
    ... the University of Cambridge. One of the most important steps in the CRISPR experimental process is validating...silico prediction. These techniques differ in important ways, but can also complement one another by providing... unbiased methods, high background BLESS Not reported Cell-based (in vitro) Can be used on tissue from...senstive to time since cell fixing HTGTS Not reported Cell-based Identifies translocations Limited by...
  3. Live and Let Dye: Self-Labeling Protein Tags

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    April 16, 2024, 1:15 p.m.
    ...amino acids to directly incorporate a fluorophore in your protein or to incorporate an alkene to be labeled... self-labeling tools: Tetracysteine: The first reported chemical labeling tag, from Roger Tsien’s lab ...collection. CLIP-tag: Also in 2008, Kai Johnsson’s lab reported another AGT-based tag named CLIP-tag, which reacts...
  4. Antibodies 101: Validation

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    March 24, 2022, 1:15 p.m.
    ...Reproducibility First, let’s review why validation is so important. Antibodies are a critical component of the researcher...or plan your own validation experiments, it’s important to know what you are aiming to achieve. In general...as whole cell lysate or tissue sections. It is important to confirm that your antibody is not binding to...proteins bound to the target protein, so it’s important to understand if protein:protein interactions ...
  5. Hassle-free 96-well Format Epitope Tagging Using Cas9 Ribonucleoprotein

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    June 28, 2018, 3:01 p.m.
    ...Desktop Genetics .For ssODN design, remember to incorporate PAM-blocking mutations (e.g. convert the NGG ...into cells. Optimization of delivery methods (electroporation, lipofection etc) is the most crucial aspect...includes selection of transfection buffer and electroporation pulse program to achieve high transfection ...many factors. Some of these include: Most importantly, the crRNA should cut near the insertion site...
  6. Fluorescent Proteins 101: Monitoring Cell Mobility Using Fluorescent Proteins

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    Aug. 15, 2017, 1:24 p.m.
    ... methods allowed immunologists to develop a spatiotemporal view of an immune response, but the study of...transgenic mice expressing fluorescent protein reporter constructs in the immune lineage. By specifically...than the standard Ti:Sapphire laser. It is also important to finely tune the excitation wavelength as it...using 2-photon microscopy as this hasn't been well reported for many fluorescent proteins. Additional fluorescent...
  7. 2021 Deck the Lab Winners!

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    Jan. 25, 2022, 2:15 p.m.
    ...Joanne Jary from Lab Support at the John Innes Centre, and submitted by the Lab Support Team at the Centre...Centre.     Lab support team @JohnInnesCentre rule pic.twitter.com/WMb97fpUOI— Sam Mugford (@samtmugford)...
  8. SciComm with the Experts at Science in the News Part 1

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    March 16, 2017, 1:06 p.m.
    ...public support for research and to keep useful discoveries coming. At Addgene, we’re huge supporters of science...Outreach Scientist Jessica Welch Have Had to Explain Importance of Narrative in Science Communication Conversation...
  9. CRISPR 101: Multiplex Expression of gRNAs

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    Sept. 10, 2020, 11:45 a.m.
    ...expressed, the gRNAs cannot be released, adding temporal and/or spatial control to the system. pSQT1313...plasmids, which contain various promoters and reporters, and subsequently inserted into a Cas9-containing...-in-one CRISPR/Cas9 vector system.” Scientific Reports 4 (2014): 5400. PubMed PMID: 24954249. PubMed Central... Find plasmids from this paper at Addgene. 10. Port, Fillip, et al. “Optimized CRISPR/Cas tools for ...
  10. 5 Science Rap Videos & Their Creator: Tom McFadden

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    Feb. 9, 2017, 3:30 p.m.
    ...story of Rosalind Franklin and her incredibly important role in solving the structure of DNA. 2. The...popular videos. Describes fossil rocks and their importance in understanding biological history. 4. Please...   5. Plasmid Rap Plasmid rap video made with support from Addgene.      Check out more science education...
  11. Podcast: Interview with Addgene's Founders

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    April 13, 2018, 12:51 p.m.
    ...Realizing that Addgene would be successful and the importance of lentiviral vectors in ensuring that success...international plasmid distribution!) Chapter 8 - Opportunities to create repositories with other materials ... Addgene's Future, the research team, and the importance of sharing information/knowledge Outro Many ...
  12. Visualizing Your Plasmid Request Data

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    April 11, 2023, 4 p.m.
    ...grant proposals or to demonstrate impact in annual reports. While the raw data is, of course, interesting ...features of dashboards are (i) easy access to important numbers and trends, (ii) user interaction with...dashboard at-will with new data. These features are incorporated in the current dashboard. The dashboard is coded...
  13. Providing Plasmids to Researchers in Developing Countries: Addgene and Seeding Labs Team Up

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    April 5, 2016, 2:30 p.m.
    ...nonprofit founded in 2007, strives to expand the opportunities and scientific resources available to researchers...facilitating connections to mentorship and networking opportunities, publishing assistance, and more to Instrumental...Seeding Labs, Addgene also feels it’s incredibly important for scientific breakthroughs, reagents, and know-how...
  14. Grad School Advice Part 2: Building Community

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    Oct. 6, 2016, 2:30 p.m.
    ...: Topic 0:00 - 0:50 : Intro 0:51 - 3:08 : The importance of developing a strong graduate student community...you changed throughout graduate school? - The importance of criticism and feedback 15:38 - 17:06 : Post... - 18:29 : How did you hear about post grad opportunities and when did you start thinking about them? ...
  15. Addgene Stands with the Scientific Community

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    April 23, 2025, 1:30 p.m.
    ... NIH-funded researchers and utilizes grants to support our own initiatives, Addgene is deeply concerned...with partners across the research ecosystem to support the essential work of our scientific community ...funding changes are impacting your work and what support would be most valuable from Addgene during this...
  16. Plasmid Preps: Different Purity, Different Quantities, Different Uses

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    June 16, 2020, 1:25 p.m.
    ...purifying a plasmid from a bacterial culture, it is important to consider your experiment.  It will dictate ...To allow efficient and flawless cloning it is important that the preparation is pure from other nucleic...increase transfection success.  In conclusion, it is important for you to establish in advance how you want to...
  17. How Do I Place an Addgene Order Using a PO Number?

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    Feb. 27, 2020, 2:15 p.m.
    ...smooth and simple as possible. We are the Customer Support Specialists here at Addgene. If you’ve called our...order? I tried searching my PO in the track order portal and nothing shows up. Where is my order? All of... store your plasmids or viral items, technical support, and more. ...
  18. How Exercise Purges Stress and Keeps Depression at Bay

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    Nov. 25, 2014, 4:02 p.m.
    ...stress and depression, and now researchers have reported a mechanism based on studies of transgenic mice... there is plenty more to explore. “It will be important to identify the key proteins and metabolites that...stress-induced depression. Agudelo LZ, Femenía T, Orhan F, Porsmyr-Palmertz M, Goiny M, Martinez-Redondo V, Correia...
  19. A Conference By Postdocs For Postdocs: Future of Research

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    Sept. 2, 2014, 3:05 p.m.
    ...creating their own opportunities for career development and networking. Aside from the importance of the topics...transferable skills to enable pursuit of these diverse opportunities after training. One of the best recent discussions...
  20. Keeping Up With CRISPR/Cas9

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    March 11, 2014, 5:55 p.m.
    ...mutations, both in mice and in human cells. But that important advance was quickly followed by even splashier...All this, and scientists are still working out important details in their understanding of how CRISPR/Cas9s...at the Broad Institute and MIT published another report showing Cas9's structural details. "Understanding...
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