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TypeBlog PostPublishedJune 28, 2018, 3:01 p.m....numerous cell lines can be generated, each with a different tagged protein of interest, and a universal all-purpose.... Current methods of epitope tagging, however, suffer from many pitfalls: they require construction of... achieve 5-30% tag knock-in efficiency across different stem cell types. This has facilitated easy generation...format and tested parallel tag knock-in for 96 different genes in a single go (Figure 3). We were able ...optimization includes selection of transfection buffer and electroporation pulse program to achieve high...seen daydreaming about sunny days in the UK. References 1. Bressan RB, Dewari PS, Kalantzaki M, Gangoso...
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Plasmids 101: NGS Quality Control for Pooled Libraries
TypeBlog PostPublishedOct. 26, 2017, 1:59 p.m.... the library are differently sized, smaller plasmids may be amplified preferentially, skewing the composition...some of Addgene’s most exciting and versatile offerings! We recently re-amplified our distribution stock...successful amplification? To provide a point of reference, Addgene commonly prepares NGS samples using both...overrepresented plasmids (plasmids that were amplified preferentially). You can also rank the plasmids by abundance... -
New and Upcoming Viral Vectors - June 2019
TypeBlog PostPublishedJune 18, 2019, 1:15 p.m....patterns of different AAV serotypes. To help make this easier for scientists, we now offer trial size ...excited to offer these useful tools to the community. Among other new biosensor tools, we now offer the jGCaMP7c...control of specific neuronal populations. We now offer a Flp-expressing AAV, as well as a Cre-dependent... -
Unique and persistent IDs for improved reproducibility: Addgene now supports RRIDs and compact identifiers for all plasmids
TypeBlog PostPublishedNov. 20, 2018, 8:17 p.m....identifiers (PIDs), a long-lasting way to identify and reference documents, files, or physical reagents. What ...and exist online indefinitely. PIDs historically referred to objects that exist online, but this approach...you, we’ll go through examples to highlight the difference between them using a plasmid available through...the lenti-Cas9-VQR plasmid page. Despite their differences, both of these PID formats for lenti-Cas9-VQR...managed by Addgene. How to cite options using the different PID formats The instructions for how to cite any... -
Quick Guide to Working with Drosophila Part 2: Controlling Gene Expression in Flies with Gal4/UAS
TypeBlog PostPublishedJuly 21, 2017, 12:48 p.m.... Gal4 lines and study gene expression in many different tissue types! Although putting a gene of interest... overexpressed in several cell types by using different Gal4 drivers. It is much easier to mate flies ...one gene in one cell type and another gene in a different cell type (6–8). Although it’s often very easy...the meantime, be sure to browse the publication references and web links from my first post and start designing...jonchowphd but he still reads “#” as a “pound symbol”. References 1. A. H. Brand, N. Perrimon, Targeted gene expression... -
DAP arrays for multiplex gene editing
TypeBlog PostPublishedJuly 7, 2022, 1:15 p.m....heart disease, and type 2 diabetes, across four different types of human cells, including T cells and hematopoietic... interest with only minimal genetic payloads. Different from existing multiplex array architectures, including...when repetitive tRNA sequences must be avoided, different tRNAs with optimized 5’ leader sequences can be... lab of Xue Sherry Gao at Rice University. References and Resources More resources on the Addgene blog...Adding Precision and Flexibility to CRISPR Editing References Yuan Q, Gao X (2022) Multiplex base- and prime-editing... -
Using CRISPR/Cas9 to Edit Disease Out of the Genome
TypeBlog PostPublishedJune 23, 2022, 1:15 p.m....seeing adoption of the technology in different labs for different applications.” Li’s team noted that ...cells of patients with cystic fibrosis (8). The difference with CRISPR/Cas9 in comparison to other genome...” said the University of California Berkeley’s Jennifer Doudna. “They are the first direct demonstration...possible through the use of nanoparticles. [6]. References 1. Zhang B. 2021. “CRISPR/Cas gene therapy.” ... -
Revamp Your Lab Meetings With Creative Virtual Collaboration
TypeBlog PostPublishedFeb. 9, 2021, 2:15 p.m....for creative interaction During Zoom meetings, different tools can be used to promote creative interaction...as a picture. I believe that showing something different from time to time breaks up the monologue a little...papers will be written by several authors from different institutes, disciplines, and cultural backgrounds...and only general chatter will be allowed with a different host each time that moderates conversations. This...communities. You can follow him on twitter @salmon_phd References Frassl MA, Hamilton DP, Denfeld BA, de Eyto E... -
Networking Follow-up: I Met a Person. Now What?
TypeBlog PostPublishedJan. 12, 2021, 2:15 p.m....events for one organization or go to the same conferences/meetings over and over to get to know the regulars...people by discussing non-work topics and interests. Offer help when you can, instead of just asking for favors...starfish shape. You can ask me about the different arms of this starfish sometime, but as of yesterday...come across your contacts over the years in many different ways. This leads me to my last tip: It’s usually...Browse other blog posts on networking Attending a conference soon? Get tips here Learn about informational... -
Hot Plasmids - December 2019 - CRISPR pooled library, LipoGlo, CRISPRa, and Voltage Imaging Tools
TypeBlog PostPublishedDec. 10, 2019, 1:58 p.m.... that affect Th2 differentiation and activation, using expression of differentiation factors as the screen...ApoB-NanoLuc reporter by inserting the NanoLuc luciferase downstream of the apoB gene. Using this reporter... imaging can be performed in intact animals and offers many advantages over traditional measurements such...Gottschalk group hypothesizes that this may be due to different lipid compositions of C. elegans membranes, which... -
How to Deposit Your Plasmids with Addgene
TypeBlog PostPublishedFeb. 27, 2024, 2:15 p.m.... will be depositing multiple plasmids and would prefer to send us your plasmid information in spreadsheet...plasmids all built with the same backbone and only differing in the gene/insert. Pooled libraries are normally...click the "Save" button and jump around to the different pages by clicking on the appropriate boxes at ...at the bottom of the page before moving onto a different page so that any data you enter is not lost. ...to the backbone, and the vector type. Pro Tip! Reference the Addgene ID in the "Backbone Manufacturer" ...concentration of 0.1–1 µg/µL (or bacterial streaks, if you prefer). If you wish to edit your plasmid data after submission... -
15 Years of Addgene: The Top 15 Plasmids
TypeBlog PostPublishedJan. 8, 2019, 1:54 p.m....illustrates the utility these tools have in many different areas of biology as they grow. The top 15 plasmids...envelope protein enables this virus to infect many different cell types so it is useful in a wide range of ...lentiCRISPR v2 - This 3rd generation lentiviral transfer vector also from the Zhang lab is used to deliver... David Root lab is a 3rd generation lentiviral transfer plasmid for cloning and expressing new shRNA sequences... Jennifer Tsang... -
Screening for Successful Genome Editing with Digital PCR
TypeBlog PostPublishedMarch 30, 2017, 2:30 p.m....mutation of your favourite gene, there are several different methods available. Thankfully, there are many ...mutations. The assays you will use aren’t that much different from conventional duplexed primer probe assays...primer to amplify the target locus, as well as a reference probe designed to bind at an unedited site distal...are completely “blind” to this very important difference (Figure 3). If you are interested in harnessing...biology. Follow him on Twitter @AnotherLabRat. References 1. Miyaoka, Y. et al. Isolation of single-base... -
Top Requested Lentivirus and AAV of 2016
TypeBlog PostPublishedJan. 6, 2017, 3:56 p.m....AAV8) enable different patterns of transduction and transgene expression across different cell types (...world. We began with only a few inventory items offered domestically, but by the end of 2016, we expanded...visualizing hM4D(Gi)-mCherry in fixed tissue. References 1. Aschauer DF, Kreuz S, Rumpel S. Analysis of...Kilic E, Bähr M. Human synapsin 1 gene promoter confers highly neuron-specific long-term transgene expression... -
Plasmids 101: Methylation and Restriction Enzymes
TypeBlog PostPublishedJune 30, 2016, 2:30 p.m....DNA. The other component of these systems, methyltransferases, methylate DNA at particular sequences to...restriction modification systems containing methyltransferases that add methyl groups to specific DNA sequences...contain 3 methylases that recognize and methylate different stretches of DNA: Dam methylase adds a methyl...plasmids with no methylation (there are no methyltransferases in the PCR reaction). The template plasmid...could overlap with a methylation site. The quick-reference table below lists 10 common enzymes that may be... -
Flow Cytometry Readouts: Yes, No, and Everything in Between
TypeBlog PostPublishedAug. 20, 2024, 1:15 p.m....Pro tip! If your samples and control underwent different treatment processes, you may see a shift in the...presence or absence, the plots can look quite different. You might have high expression, low expression... the mean fluorescence intensity (MFI) of the different populations. MFI is the average brightness from...plot. However, the histogram plots look a bit different than they do for yes-no readouts. ...above is for a smeary expression and is quite different from the yes-no histogram plot shown previously... -
Cancer, Inflammation and Immunity - Harnessing the Body’s Defenses to Fight Cancer
TypeBlog PostPublishedJuly 6, 2017, 1:59 p.m....organizers. My overall impression from this conference was that Cancer Researchers and Immunologists...Here I aim to compile a few highlights from the conference which reflect how cancer/immunology researchers...multi-pronged attack. Inflammation and tumorigenesis The conference opened with a very interesting presentation by...our Fluorescent Protein Guide. Throughout the conference aspirin and the use of COX inhibitors was discussed...about our free deposit and distribution service! References: 1. Pietrocola, Federico, et al. "Caloric restriction... -
Building and Validating Recombinant Antibodies: A Case Study
TypeBlog PostPublishedApril 5, 2022, 1:20 p.m....commonly used in research laboratories to detect the different subclasses, but there are also secondary antibodies...secondary antibodies to detect multiple targets with different mAbs in the same experiment. The Trimmer Lab found...within the plasmid backbone to generate R-mAbs of different subclasses, including subclasses that were not... useful research materials and information. References and Resources Additional Resources on the Addgene...Addgene's recombinant antibody plasmid collection References Andrews NP, Boeckman JX, Manning CF, Nguyen JT... -
Sweating the Small Stuff: Details in the Lab
TypeBlog PostPublishedFeb. 8, 2022, 2:15 p.m....the answer isn't to work harder - it's to work differently. Tools to Try Checklists Found in surgical ...and your workflow can have a huge impact. Test different approaches, like whether it's better for you to... more than anything else I tried, made a huge difference in my ability to focus, especially on days when...what can be a rather vicious cycle. Everybody’s Different The truth is, there is no One True Way to Error-Free...the detail-driven daily grind of science. References and Resources Images used Roberson Lab, UPenn... -
Plasmids 101: Screening Strategies Used in Plasmid Cloning
TypeBlog PostPublishedSept. 15, 2020, 1:15 p.m....You’ll want to pick enzymes that will give you different sized bands depending on whether the plasmid contains...using vector-specific primers, look for size differences. You can also use primers where one primer anneals...popular sequencing primers in our Molecular Biology Reference. Sometimes common primers can't provide all of...Sanger sequencing Read the Molecular Biology Reference ... Jennifer Tsang...