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  1. Antibodies 101: The Four ELISAs and When to Use Them

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    July 25, 2024, 1:15 p.m.
    ...antibody can be directly conjugated with a reporter enzyme or a conjugated secondary antibody can be used...conjugated antibody. While labs can conjugate antibodies themselves, the process can be laborious and expensive...conjugation methods can interfere with binding, and some common antibody buffer components can interfere with...accuracy, specificity, and sensitivity (a good ELISA can detect picogram quantities of the target!) and use...antibodies are conjugated with a reporter or tag that can then be detected.  Typically, the reporter is an ...often opt for the chromogenic substrates since they can be read on a standard plate reader as opposed to ...saving time. Moreover, since secondary antibodies can cross-react with samples, eliminating them from the...
  2. Neuronal labeling with Spaghetti Monster

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    Aug. 14, 2018, 12:42 p.m.
    ... POI can affect protein folding and protein-protein interactions. Also, overexpression of FPs can trigger...other). Combined with AAVs, FPs can be easily expressed in the brain and can be detected through their direct...protein partners within the cell. However, antibodies can have low affinity for these tags and even multimeric...epitopes tags, FPs are intrinsically fluorescent and can therefore be used in live imaging experiments crucial...bright, stable and well tolerated by cells. They can be used for protein localization, isolation, and ...that emit across the visible spectrum, researchers can also use multiple FPs in single experiments and visualize...These probes are both intrinsically fluorescent and can be detected with highly epitope-specific, fluorescently-labeled...
  3. Tips from the Repository Trenches: Using Barcodes to Track Samples

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    Oct. 6, 2015, 2:30 p.m.
    ... time. 1D barcodes can be purchased from many companies such as Corning. Tubes can even have specific ...  If a plate of samples is ever dropped, we can simply scan the tubes and know what is in each one. Even...samples, it can be done easily with a barcode reader and an Excel spreadsheet. Start by scanning the sample...shown below). This number ensures that every sample can be tracked easily at each step in the storage process...sample at Addgene has four layers of location which can all be extrapolated from the 2D barcode and LIMS:...Tubes are assigned a location within a plate that can hold up to 96 tubes (see image below). Each plate...metal freezer rack that contains five levels that can hold five plates on each level. This rack is located...
  4. Quick Guide to Working with Drosophila Part 3: Genome Engineering in Flies

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    July 28, 2017, 1:30 p.m.
    ... Basically, if you can devise an experimental assay that works with flies, you can utilize the resources... Seahorse can be employed to look at oxygen consumption. Drosophila are also used in cancer research (... I’ll provide a brief introduction as to how you can engineer new transgenic flies to study your favorite...others use attP sequence docking sites so that you can control exactly in which locus your transgene ends...1): Random insertion has the advantage that you can get varying expression levels of your transgene in...for genetic recombination so that the transgenes can be inherited on the same chromosome. Targeted Insertion...which chromosome your transgene has integrated. This can be accomplished with a few matings to balancer chromosome...
  5. All in a Twist: dsRNA

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    Feb. 2, 2023, 2:15 p.m.
    ...diseases can result (Fanconi Anemia, cancer, Fragile X syndrome, etc.). Hopefully now you can appreciate...of these viruses have one thing in common – they can generate dsRNA as part of their infection and/or ... inherently double stranded, while ssRNA viruses can generate dsRNA intermediates as part of the viral...circulates, but upon viral infection, this nucleic acid can build up. The foreign dsRNA activates the innate ...typically RNA that the RNAi is designed against), RISC can repress translation and/or degrade target mRNA. ...such as long/short interspersed nuclear elements can generate dsRNA by bidirectional transcription or ...epigenetically silenced, but dysregulation of these systems can lead to local dsRNA production. In the same vein,...
  6. Fostering communication in remote collaborations

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    April 21, 2020, 1:14 p.m.
    ...everyone can access data and drafts of manuscripts and grant applications in real-time so they can provide...Science is a global endeavor, and that can often mean that scientists who live across the country or ... these accelerate the progress of research, they can also present hurdles for the team of researchers ...disciplines or doing different tasks. But these challenges can be exaggerated when communicating across time zones... that helped make my experience run smoothly and can help other teams successfully overcome these challenges...every month is long enough that some experiments can get done and data analyzed between each meeting, ...conducting the experiments to the PIs. Remote meetings can be tricky, and it takes extra effort to make sure...
  7. Quick Guide to Working with Drosophila Part 1: Getting Started with Flies

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    July 13, 2017, 2:30 p.m.
    ...). While some mutations can remain stable as homozygous alleles, others cannot. Geneticists need a method...happens. Is it an evolutionarily conserved gene? Can you find an ortholog in the Drosophila genome? Continue...Continue reading and I’ll show you how Drosophila can be used to push your research in new and exciting...of seeing a phenotype since additional genes that can do the same function are less likely to exist). If...system), and the third post will describe how you can make your own mutant flies. Find Drosophila Resources...~9 days after setting up the genetic cross). You can tell when pupae are ready to hatch the next day because...their bodies will be very light in coloration and can look very plump. On the side of their abdomen will...
  8. PhD Applications After COVID

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    Jan. 5, 2023, 2:15 p.m.
    ...online meeting can take some of that pressure off. This question and answer process can also help you ...campus even if you can’t visit. By talking with people at the institution, you can get a better sense ...the in-person portion got canceled, taking advantage of virtual meetings can still be a great opportunity... flood of interview requests and visitation days can be, at times, very overwhelming. As someone who applied...technologies that helped us navigate a global pandemic can also be the thing that provides a new perspective... applications opening. With virtual options, you can narrow down your list of schools by meeting with ... idea of that advisor’s research interests which can be helpful in creating your application to that program...
  9. 5 Tips for Troubleshooting Viral Transductions

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    Aug. 11, 2016, 2:23 p.m.
    ...Both of these can be increased by concentrating a viral stock. Different titering methods can reveal differences...virus solution can be obtained. 4. Enhancing virus-cell contact A variety of reagents can increase transduction..., you can check if virus is being generated by your transfected packaging cells. This check can be performed...An estimated 320,000 viruses can infect mammals. Even more abundant are the Earth’s estimated 1031 bacteriophages... viruses are everywhere and doing everything, it can be annoying when we try to use them in an experiment...which are factors in the technical challenges they can present. Many researchers find themselves plagued...titers (which is unavoidable for some vectors) you can concentrate your virus by ultracentrifugation of ...
  10. Antibodies 101: Introduction to Immunofluorescence

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    Nov. 16, 2021, 2:15 p.m.
    ... This step can involve multiple smaller steps that all help to ensure that antibodies can access their... that are not exclusive to IF, but they can have a significant impact on the outcome of your IF experiment...bind to their targets, most commonly proteins. You can then use fluorescent microscopy to look for those...ICC are essentially just more general terms that can also refer to assays using non-fluorescent visualization...polyclonal, which means that multiple secondary molecules can bind to a single primary, resulting in signal amplification...of possible primary antibodies that exist and you can begin to see why generating fluorophore-conjugated...made in different species on a single sample, you can then use the corresponding secondary antibodies conjugated...
  11. Proximity Labeling: A Powerful Tool for Protein Complex Purification and Proteomic Mapping

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    Dec. 2, 2019, 2 p.m.
    ...biotinylated proteins can be captured on streptavidin affinity beads or matrices. The bait protein can even target...2018). BioID and BioID2 can take hours to label proteins and APEX2, although it can rapidly label proteins...the mgSrtA variant can be displayed on the surface of a cell of interest, where it can label interacting...affinity of biotin for avidin, proximity labelling can capture weak/transient protein interactions as well...used for both soluble and insoluble proteins, which can be a challenge for classic antibody based affinity...methods.  BioID: a promiscuous biotin ligase that can efficiently label neighboring proteins The first ...proteins. Thus to capture protein complexes, scientists can simply express a bait protein fused to BirA* in cells...
  12. Site Directed Mutagenesis by PCR

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    Aug. 2, 2016, 2:30 p.m.
    ...mutagenesis is a highly versatile technique that can be used to introduce specific nucleotide substitutions...or deletions) in a tailored manner. The approach can be used in conventional cloning (to introduce or ...contains the template, site-directed mutagenesis can be used to mutate the PAM sequence (an NGG sequence...Site Directed Mutagenesis In brief, point-mutations can be introduced to plasmids using primers (with the...plasmid containing the mutation). Similar results can be obtained with PCR screening using the primers ...repetitive sequences, but if present, a minor extension can usually ensure that the 3’-base(s) do not form secondary...larger constructs, but plasmids as large as ~6 kb can be amplified fairly easily by simply following the...
  13. The Addgene Antibody Data Hub

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    Sept. 12, 2024, 1:15 p.m.
    ...when appropriate, and can be saved at any point throughout the process, so you can work through it at your... antibody, the Data Hub can help you decide if an antibody is a good candidate for your experiment. If...data on which might work in your application. It can be quite difficult to decide on which antibody to...’s Antibody Data Hub Addgene’s Antibody Data Hub can help with this decision. In the open-access Data ...researchers interested in the Addgene antibody collection can look at user-deposited data detailing how an antibody...of the Addgene Data Hub.   Antibody data reports can be searched and sorted by gene/target, name, application... conditions in which the data was generated, you can scroll down the page to the materials and methods...
  14. Lab Automation at Addgene

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    March 22, 2018, 1:28 p.m.
    ...one pod can pick up 96 tips for easy sample transfer between 96 well plates. The second pod can pick up...simple steps you can take to automate processes in your own lab. Some things your lab can do to get into...to do to find said robot and to find out how you can get one. As a starting point, I would recommend conferences...is it’s customizability. It has a large deck that can house many different types of devices. As long as...’s easy to pipette samples in and out of it, you can set up a procedure for it using the Biomek FxP. For... is pretty simple. By clicking a few buttons you can quickly tell the Biomek FxP how much sample to pick... making it easy to spread out your samples. This can be useful if you’re transferring samples from 96 ...
  15. How-to: 5 Steps to a Great Panel Discussion

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    Oct. 22, 2014, 1:57 p.m.
    ... They can result in lively discussions with both panelists and audience fully engaged. They can also be..., but the side can work. Only put out enough seats for the expected attendees (you can have extras ready...and program organizers can help make sure the event stays on schedule. People can only sit so long. I recommend...audience playing Candy Crush or reading email). My advice is always "don't do it unless you can do it well"... food or a fantastic view (these are nice if you can afford them). I am talking about making sure the ...interesting stories, riffs or opinions that each panelist can contribute. The moderator should identify the funny...panelists of the stories or topics you know they can speak about. There should be some spontaneity, but...
  16. 25 Work From Home Tips for Scientists

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    March 19, 2020, 1:15 p.m.
    ...things you can do to prepare. Adapt to WFH while parenting Keep your kids on a schedule so you can rely ...that you can adapt to your kids' needs. Plan ahead. Think about and set up activities that kids can do more... week to flatten the curve, but working remotely can be more difficult if your work is based in the lab...outdoors is so huge, these are activities that you can easily do while staying away from others.  Meditate...assist in labs that are testing for COVID-19. You can also give back by supporting local businesses (ex...until now.  Network. There’s a lot of networking you can do online. See if a scientist or someone you’re connected...writing a full paper, that’s great. Otherwise, you can begin working on these drafts and for a few model...
  17. Rewiring Metabolic Circuitry with CRISPR RNA Scaffolds [Video]

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    April 7, 2015, 4:21 p.m.
    ...interspaced with linkers that can fold into a secondary structure that can bind specific proteins via aptamer...CRISPRi system can be repurposed to include modular RNA scaffolds. These RNA scaffolds can recruit various... to include modular synthetic RNA scaffolds that can recruit various transcriptional regulators (Zalatan...expression, multiple scRNA transcriptional programs can be regulated with dCas9 as a master ON/OFF switch...module, alternative sets of transcriptional programs can be layered with distinct programs controlled by each...expression at the targeted site. Multiple scaffold RNAs can be designed to allow simultaneous, multidirectional...tunable control of gene expression. This strategy can be applied to effectively change metabolic flux. ...
  18. Plasmids 101: Biotinylation

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    Nov. 15, 2018, 1:50 p.m.
    ...free avidin can be added to your sample. Any free biotin-binding sites on this complex can bind to your...biotin is added to a protein or macromolecule. Biotin can be added enzymatically or chemically. Enzymatic biotinylation... in the egg white. Avidin is a glycoprotein that can bind four molecules of biotin.   In the late ...glycoprotein that consists of four identical subunits that can each bind one molecule of biotin. Biotin and avidin...added to. Biotin also has an exposed side chain that can be easily manipulated to make reactive species without...polypeptide is biotinylated (more on this below) it can be incubated or co-expressed with avidin or a structurally...the 1960s, strepavidin. The Biotin-avidin complex can then be used and/or manipulated for a scientist’s...
  19. Antibodies 101: Conjugation

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    March 26, 2024, 1:15 p.m.
    ... streptavidin, both of which can bind up to four biotin molecules and can themselves be linked to a labeling... sodium azide, which can interfere with conjugation reactions. If needed, you can often remove the incompatible...spectrum, so they are great for multiplexing and can be used in a variety of assay types. Be sure to check...antibody conjugates in an earlier post, where you can find some additional tips for working with these ... which is light produced by a chemical reaction, can be detected using specialized imaging instruments...mass cytometry (Bendall, et al., 2012). And, you can also conjugate antibodies directly to beads for purification... linked to your antibody. This chemical coupling can be achieved through several different mechanisms....
  20. Antibodies 101: Affinity Reagents

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    April 14, 2022, 1:15 p.m.
    ...enough that their bulk can be a barrier at times. Smaller, slimmer affinity reagents can have deeper penetration..., meaning that each scFv can target a different antigen; binding of each can be either simultaneous or...kD but can have weak signals due to their monovalent nature. They are stable up to 80°C and can refold...readily available for a large number of targets, and can require specific conjugates. And, of course, once...often used in clinical applications. Fab fragments can be created in lab in situations where a suitable ...orientation of the two fragments. However, rigidity can be introduced through mutation, allowing diabodies...repeats, have high specificity and binding affinity, can be produced in E. coli, and are both soluble and ...
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