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  1. Viral Vectors 101: Viruses as Biological Tools

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    March 21, 2023, 1:15 p.m.
    ...in the host. Adenoviruses can deliver relatively large cargo inserts (>8 kb). Adeno-associated viruses...subject delivery, as immunogenicity was previously a large barrier for gene therapy. In fact, AAV gene therapies...multiple diseases, including hemophilia B and spinal muscular atrophy.   Type of Virus Pros Cons Retrovirus...High Gene Expression Infects Non-Dividing Cells Large Packaging Capacity (>8kb) High Transduction Efficiency...
  2. A Deep Dive into BioBuilder

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    Oct. 11, 2017, 1:44 p.m.
    ...of Professor Richard Murray. Murray’s lab uses cellular extracts to perform transcription and translation...develop and test hypotheses. Students then use cellular extracts as a means to rapidly prototype DNA circuits...biobuilder.org) or by emailing [email protected]. Of particular interest this fall:  The BioBuilderClub BioBuilderClub...for all who wish to participate. All new teams, large or small, receive the BioBuilder textbook, a laboratory...
  3. Behind the scenes: Addgene’s new search engine and more

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    Dec. 12, 2019, 2:22 p.m.
    ...Elasticsearch to support the different usage patterns the larger team identified. The basic function of a search...scientific domain in general and of our data in particular and our deep understanding of Addgene’s customer...categorization of our information in order to more granularly customize the search engine, and a scoping mechanism...depositors (see below). Even if the user experience is similar, the way the software searches through our catalog...
  4. Multiplex Genome Editing with CRISPR-Cpf1

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    May 9, 2017, 2:12 p.m.
    ...with a transfectable cell line. 2) They require larger expression vectors which are often more difficult...into viral vectors. Cas9 multiplexing vectors are larger because they require regulatory sequences to allow...individual promoters).  spCas9 and its gRNAs are also larger than their Cpf1 counterparts. Table 2. Cas9 Multiplexing...oligos that consist of direct repeats and crRNA.  Similar to a jigsaw puzzle, the oligos were designed with...
  5. Addgene’s Viral Service - Why Virus? Why Now?

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    March 23, 2017, 2:30 p.m.
    ...preps. This new Viral Service represents Addgene’s largest new initiative since we started distributing plasmids...dependent on grants. Aiming to operate under a similar model for our Viral Service, we solicited seed ...support we are able to provide faster access to a larger number of viral preps. Visit our Sponsors and Supporters...scientists who have gone the extra mile for this particular project. John Doench and David Root from the ...
  6. CRISPR 101: Non-Homologous End Joining

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    April 16, 2015, 3:45 p.m.
    ...deletions) if NHEJ joins the distal ends together. Similarly, it may be possible to direct insertion of an ...is a member of the curriculum in Genetics and Molecular Biology, the Dept. of Biochemistry and Biophysics...Generated by Canonical Nonhomologous End-Joining. Molecular Cell 55:829–842 . https://doi.org/10.1016/j.molcel... CRISPR Libraries Offer Genome-Wide Control for Large-Scale Functional Screens        ...
  7. Plasmids 101: Yeast Vectors

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    Feb. 25, 2014, 7:11 p.m.
    ... thus contain complex internal cell structures similar to those of plants and animals. Unlike bacteria...plasmid copy number within the bacterial cell. Similarly, the specific ORI elements included within a yeast... Yeast Episomal plasmids (YEp): These are most similar to bacterial plasmids and are considered “high ... the inability of an organism to synthesize a particular organic compound required for its growth. Many...
  8. Visualizing Protein Turnover In Situ

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    Jan. 16, 2018, 3:20 p.m.
    ...setup we can observe the whole population of one particular protein in neurons or in any other cell type....attended a scientific symposium called Horizons in Molecular Biology. This annual symposium is organized by...them at the MPI in Frankfurt am Main and perform similar experiments. Visualizing newly synthesized proteins...interests, suspected to interact, are added to a cellular sample. Both antibodies have a short antibody ...
  9. Lighting Up Cell Signaling with Photoswitchable Kinases

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    July 25, 2017, 1:20 p.m.
    ...threonine kinase with a similar 3D structure to MEK1, but Raf1 and CDK5 have less similarity. For these three...versions of MEK1, MEK2, Raf1, and CDK5 all behave similarly to their endogenous counterparts. Additionally...This system also allows precise modulating of a particular arm of the signaling pathway (i.e. everything...
  10. Rosella: A Fluorescent pH-Biosensor for Studying Autophagy

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    April 13, 2017, 2:30 p.m.
    ...phosphatase activity: In yeast, the PHO8 gene encodes a vacuolar alkaline phosphatase. Normally PHO8 is synthesized...active enzyme. Pho8 phosphatase activity or the molecular weight shift of Pho8 from its uncleaved to cleaved...than tracking generic autophagy markers. It’s particularly useful for comparing bulk autophagy vs. mitophagy...Rosella: A fluorescent pH-biosensor for reporting vacuolar turnover of cytosol and organelles in yeast. Autophagy...
  11. Addgene's Tips for Plasmid Quality Control

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    Jan. 14, 2016, 3:30 p.m.
    ...Determining which features to verify will depend on the particular plasmid you are working with, but, in most cases... the backbone into the insert. If the insert is large, we may only check the 5’ and 3’ ends to verify ...which is critical for the efficient handling of large numbers of samples. When we grow overnight cultures...submission instructions. As for the analysis of a large number of sequencing reactions, you can make your...
  12. New Tool for Lineage Tracing: The ClonTracer Library

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    Sept. 22, 2015, 2:30 p.m.
    ...actually really research oriented [and] somewhat similar to an academic research environment” with a strong...forward and reverse primers). The abundance of a particular barcode sequence then corresponds to the abundance...multiple replicate populations, they found that similar barcodes consistently made up the majority of the...Vivo Pharmacology at Novartis Oncology and is particularly interested in applying what we have learned ...
  13. Plasmids 101: Golden Gate Cloning

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    Aug. 27, 2015, 2:30 p.m.
    ...of fragments, or the ligation of very small/very large fragments, these problems can be overcome by screening...method, but can be assembled with Golden Gate. The popular Gateway cloning system produces constructs with...leveraged the power of Golden Gate cloning into a modular cloning strategy. Sometimes referred to as MoClo...101: Multiplex Expression of gRNAs Choosing a Molecular Cloning Technique  ...
  14. Design Tips for Prime Editing

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    Jan. 23, 2025, 2:15 p.m.
    ...need to design and optimize a pegRNA for your particular edit. These tips are a great starting point: ...also allows certain unintended edits to escape cellular surveillance. To limit unintended incorporation... from degradation. When designing epegRNAs with large structured motifs like mpknot, use the pegRNA Linker...Enhanced prime editing systems by manipulating cellular determinants of editing outcomes. Cell, 184(22...
  15. Hot Plasmids February 2024

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    Feb. 20, 2024, 2:45 p.m.
    ...edit due to toxicity from electroporation or poor cellular entry with other transfection methods. The Junwei...mStayGold (Ando et al., 2023). This variant has similar photostability and brightness compared to the original...Ando, R., et al. (2023). StayGold variants for molecular fusion and membrane-targeting applications. Nature...with neuron bias observed in young macaques and vascular bias in mature marmosets. CAP-Mac also robustly...
  16. Viral Vectors 101: Virus Safety

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    June 22, 2023, 1:15 p.m.
    ... than GFP. Similarly, if the viral vector carries an shRNA to a gene essential for cellular function, ...Viruses have become a regular part of basic biological research as well as clinical therapy. These biological...classified as a BSL-1 safety level. Adenovirus is similar to AAV in that it does not integrate into the host...
  17. Engaging with science and society at pgEd

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    Sept. 20, 2018, 12:17 p.m.
    ...and how you can set yourself on a path towards a similar position. How pgEd broadens the conversation about...bench scientist completing my graduate studies in molecular biology and epigenetics. So, I sought out a number...be understood by those who are not experts in particular scientific fields. As scientists, many of us ...Find all of our science communication posts Extracurricular activities for a strong science career path...
  18. Adenoviral Vector Production and Troubleshooting

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    June 14, 2018, 11:44 a.m.
    ...can be produced at high titers, can accommodate large transgenes, transduce quiescent and dividing cells...increasing cloning capacity to ~12 Kb. The ever popular pAdEasy system belongs to this category. 3rd Gen...plasmid (~1 week): The AdEasyTM system is the most popular method for creating adenoviral vector constructs...ultracentrifugation to separate rAdV from other cellular debris. Purified high-titer rAdV is then dialyzed...
  19. Antibodies 101: ELISA (Enzyme-linked Immunosorbent Assay)

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    Aug. 24, 2021, 1:15 p.m.
    ...indirect ELISA is very similar to a direct ELISA, aside from the detection step. Similarly, the protein antigen...Boguszewska et al., 2019.   Competitive ELISA Similar to a sandwich ELISA, the competitive ELISA is also... visualization. The indirect ELISA is used for similar experiments as the direct ELISA, the only difference...
  20. How to Prepare for an Industry Interview

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    July 9, 2020, 1:15 p.m.
    ... your interview The STAR interview method is a popular way to answer behavioral interview questions. STAR...key decision. Even deciding to stop pursuing a particular line of research is a deliverable. Find 10 steps...answers rings true for you, go ahead and give a similar answer in a following interview. Expect to be tired...codes for interviews. You can also ask HR for clarification on the dress code for the interview. Greet each...
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