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TypeBlog PostPublishedJune 26, 2018, 1:33 p.m....Glycoimmunology group based at the Research Unit on Applied Molecular Biosciences (UCIBIO) focused on understanding...not related to this rescue function, GdnHCl was approved by the FDA in 1939 for the treatment of botulism...Given its unique molecular biology and previous approval by the FDA, GdnHCl could, in principle, provide...
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Hot Plasmids May 2018 - Optogenetics, Decaffeination, Biosensors, and Fluorescent Protein Tools
TypeBlog PostPublishedMay 15, 2018, 12:43 p.m....some studies have shown that this clustering only happens under certain conditions. With its additional...protein of interest. Fusion protein oligomerization happens within seconds after a pulse of blue light, and...et. al. describe a novel system for the precise mapping of neuronal networks at the single-cell level. ... -
Split-BioID: An Improved Method for Studying Protein-Protein Interactions
TypeBlog PostPublishedMay 1, 2018, 1:57 p.m....biomolecules. They can be part of multiple dynamic and overlapping complexes that have distinct functions. Many .... (2017). Split-BioID a conditional proteomics approach to monitor the composition of spatiotemporally...S., & Varnaitė, R. (2016). Meet the neighbors: Mapping local protein interactomes by proximity‐dependent... -
Plasmids 101: Modular Cloning
TypeBlog PostPublishedMarch 12, 2024, 1:15 p.m....multigene constructs, through multi-TU assembly,happens via three steps: Level 0: Cloning of basic parts...multi-purpose it can be. Let’s review a list of MoClo applications. Genetic circuits Most things in biology are...phenotype is best described with “it’s complicated.” Applying MoClo Interested in using MoClo? You don’t have... -
Science communication: 9 Strategies to Get Your Foot in the Door
TypeBlog PostPublishedSept. 27, 2017, 1:23 p.m....of competitive TED talk – to win the audience’s applause with your performance. When your institute opens...guided tours to show people where the lab magic is happening. 3) Volunteer – Step into science education Do... Blog - Hone your writing skills Take the DIY approach and start a blog. Stellar talents like Ed Yong... -
Adeno Associated Virus (AAV) for Cell and Gene Therapy
TypeBlog PostPublishedNov. 7, 2017, 1:59 p.m...., non-enveloped virus that carries a small, approximately 4.7 kb single stranded genome. AAV belongs to... over a period of 1 to 3 years – the treatment appears to be both safe and effective. Challenges for AAV...trials support the utility of AAV as a broadly applicable gene delivery tool, aspects of AAV biology should... -
Antibodies 101: Stripping and Reprobing Western Blots
TypeBlog PostPublishedAug. 1, 2024, 1:15 p.m....protein in your sample? Or what if something weird happened during your western and your results look… funky...to probe the blot again, almost like new. This approach preserves your sample and saves you from having...retaining residual antibodies. If you have already applied antibodies and need to dry the membrane for storage... -
Degrading DNA with Cascade-Cas3
TypeBlog PostPublishedFeb. 11, 2025, 2:15 p.m....Cascade binding and subsequent DNA degradation appears to be conserved. This DNA degradation portion can... portion of DNA using only a single gRNA. Cas3 appears to have fewer off-target alterations, likely due...Mashimo, T. (2022). Genome editing technology and applications with the type I CRISPR system. Gene and Genome... -
Multiplexed Capture of Promoter-enhancer 3D Chromatin Structures Using CRISPR
TypeBlog PostPublishedJuly 2, 2020, 12:40 p.m.... original CAPTURE and CAPTURE 2.0 methods. Applications of CAPTURE 2.0 CAPTURE 2.0’s increased rate ... of chromatin interaction networks A second application for CAPTURE 2.0 is the construction of spatial...temporal changes in chromatin interactions A third application for CAPTURE 2.0 is detection of temporal changes... -
Tips for a 1st time AAV user (by a Rookie AAV user)
TypeBlog PostPublishedOct. 23, 2018, 11:49 a.m....Addgene AAV Production protocol, I take a lazier approach for harvesting my AAV. I skip the PEG precipitation...the PEG will separate into two phases. If this happens, the solution can be cooled and the two phases ...immediately before iodixanol purification. This approach gives me a bit of flexibility since I can store... -
3D Printing Meets CRISPR Cas9
TypeBlog PostPublishedOct. 17, 2017, 12:55 p.m....of proteins. But they are still flat. To truly appreciate the 3D structure of these proteins, it is necessary...molecular viewing software. In reality, this rarely happens. But if you ever have an opportunity to read one...invariably say something like “Oh,…I didn’t quite appreciate that….” For example, when Tom Steitz was presented... -
Fluorescent Proteins 101: Visualizing Subcellular Structures & Organelles
TypeBlog PostPublishedJune 22, 2017, 2:30 p.m.... map the internal organization of a cell. This mapping can be done by using antibodies targeted to the...meaningful way it is important to choose the appropriate quantification methods and tools. It is usually...Pages 2. Cooper GM. 2000. The Cell: A Molecular Approach. 2nd Edition. 3. CureFFI.org. Cell Biology 04... -
Truncated gRNAs for Regulating Gene Expression
TypeBlog PostPublishedJan. 10, 2017, 3:37 p.m....virtually any genetic locus when complexed with an appropriately designed small RNA, or guide RNA (gRNA). The...expression with truncated gRNAs An alternative approach is to modulate Cas9’s nuclease activity by modifying...engineering parameters via a library-on-library approach." Nature methods 12.9 (2015): 823-826. PubMed ... -
PRIDICT: Predicting Efficiencies of Prime Editing Guide RNAs
TypeBlog PostPublishedJune 25, 2024, 1:15 p.m....machine learning (PRIDICT, PRIDICT2.0). How to apply PRIDICT in prime editing experiments Prediction ...pegRNA efficiencies with pridict.it. This approach leverages the strengths of PRIDICT/PRIDICT2.0 ... computational biology. His expertise includes applying machine learning techniques to make sense of biology... -
Hot Plasmids and Viral Preps - May 2021
TypeBlog PostPublishedMay 18, 2021, 1:15 p.m....The CRISPR corner New ready-to-use viral preps Mapping antibody escape in SARS-CoV-2 by mutational scanning... sequencing. From Starr et al Cell., 2020. (B) Mapping antibody-escape mutations with the yeast display...specific anti-SARS-CoV-2 antibodies (Fig 1B). This approach can augment viral surveillance by enabling rapid... -
Plasmids 101: Optimizing Plasmid Yields
TypeBlog PostPublishedMay 26, 2016, 2:30 p.m....are, you’ll even have DNA left over for other applications, like PCR, cloning, transfection, or long-term...wash step or use a different strain. For most applications, Addgene uses and recommends DH5𝝰! This strain...your E. coli to ensure it is suitable for your application. We have previously reviewed many common lab ... -
PITChing MMEJ as an Alternative Route for Gene Editing
TypeBlog PostPublishedFeb. 23, 2016, 3:30 p.m....(2015). “A Scalable Genome-Editing Based Approach for Mapping Multiprotein Complexes in Human Cells.” ...lies in the diversity of nucleases and their applications. It will be interesting to see what new editing... -
Tips for Using BLAST to Verify Plasmids
TypeBlog PostPublishedMay 29, 2014, 1:29 p.m....reference sequence into the Subject Sequence box that appears. Aligning two nucleotide sequences is probably ...frameshift mutation present in the ORF is readily apparent when viewing blastx results. When using blastx...webservices/#pairwise_sequence_alignment_psa Happy BLASTing! Do you have any tips for using BLAST to... -
Summer SciComm Series: Modes of Communication
TypeBlog PostPublishedJuly 1, 2022, 1:15 p.m.... or burn yourself out trying to slog through unappealing work in your precious free time. And don’t be...- will be required to produce an outcome you’re happy with. Know if you’ll need specialized equipment ...then pick whichever is most accessible or most appealing to you. And if you’re not sure what all the possibilities... -
Don’t FRET: Bimolecular Fluorescence Complementation Makes Visualizing Protein-Protein Interactions Easy
TypeBlog PostPublishedAug. 27, 2020, 1:15 p.m....PIPs, resulting in a fluorescent readout. Applications for bimolecular fluorescence complementation...resulting from the assayed PPI. This high-throughput application is much more straightforward to carry out because...without structural information, constructing appropriate controls may requires that you empirically test...