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  1. 27 Hot Plasmids from 2016

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    Dec. 22, 2016, 3:03 p.m.
    ...Biol. 2015. PubMed PMID: 25895059 Barnea, et al. Proc Natl Acad Sci U S A. 2008. PubMed PMID: 18165312...Science. 2013. PubMed PMID: 24136966 Nyerges, et al. Proc Natl Acad Sci USA. 2016. PubMed PMID: 26884157 ...generating protein chains or clusters. Veggiani, et al. Proc Natl Acad Sci U S A. 2016. PubMed PMID: 26787909...backbone, which expresses the gRNA from a Drosophila U6:2 promoter and Cas9 from the actin 5C promoter. Addgene...backbones for lentivirus LV 1-5 and retrovirus RV 2-5 were constructed. The authors then used GMAP assembly...engineering (MAGE) (1). MAGE uses recombineering (2) to simultaneously incorporate multiple single-strand...number of tandemly expressed gRNAs respectively) and 2) the size of the deletion. Smaller deletions generally...
  2. Multiplex Genome Editing with CRISPR-Cpf1

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    May 9, 2017, 2:12 p.m.
    ... needing to work with a transfectable cell line. 2) They require larger expression vectors which are ...are also larger than their Cpf1 counterparts. Table 2. Cas9 Multiplexing Options  Multiplexing Method... Cpf1 expression vector.  See the graph in figure 2 for a comparison of editing frequency resulting from...Biotechnology 35.1 (2016): 31-34. Pubmed PMID: 27918548. 2. Zetsche, B., Gootenberg, J., Abudayyeh, O., Slaymaker...Cpf1 Is a Single RNA-Guided Endonuclease of a Class 2 CRISPR-Cas System. Cell,163(3), 759-771. PubMed PMID...like Csy4, or the inclusion of processing signals, such at tRNAs, to process the array into functional crRNAs...Cpf1’s ability to process its own pre-crRNA arrays simplifies the crRNA cloning process. For cloning, Zetsche...
  3. Five Popular Model Organisms, Part 2

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    Sept. 29, 2020, 1:15 p.m.
    ... H. J. (2009). Rats! Disease Models & Mechanisms, 2(5–6), 206–210. https://doi.org/10.1242/dmm.002733 ...that has defined our understanding of biological processes and developments. Model organisms often feature...history and characterization. Many proteins and processes naturally found in E. coli have been manipulated.... coli can be used as a model to relate these processes in more pathogenic bacteria (Blount, 2015). Rattus...McCusker and Gardiner, 2011). As many biological processes and signaling pathways that regulate regeneration...humans. Thus, understanding their life cycle and processes with their regenerative abilities is expected ...the most significant and fundamental biological processes. Many of their genetics and developmental patterns...
  4. CRISPR 101: Multiplex Expression of gRNAs

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    Sept. 10, 2020, 11:45 a.m.
    ...illustrated in the schematic below.   Figure 2: gRNA target sequences (colored rectangles) are cloned... plasmids: This plasmid set allows you to express 2-4 gRNAs, with four being the ideal number. First you...the total number of gRNAs you wish to clone, from 2-7. For example, if you’re expressing 4 gRNAs, you’...gRNAs into spectinomycin-resistant plasmids pX330S-2 to pX330S-(last gRNA number). The 5’ most gRNA is ...Multiplexing Plasmids: These plasmids allow you to assemble 2-4 gRNAs through Golden Gate or Gibson Assembly. gRNAs...Multiplex Plasmids: These plasmids allow expression of 2-5 gRNAs in zebrafish. Custom destination vectors are...and a subsequent curing protocol that requires only 2-3 hours incubation. Kondo Lab multiplexed base editing...
  5. Antibodies 101: Normalization and Loading Controls for Western Blots

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    April 8, 2025, 1:15 p.m.
    ...the resulting fraction is reported. Figure 2: Normalization with loading controls. Under each lane...control band is weaker in condition 1 than condition 2, the normalized values for the two conditions are ...opposite change in your loading control. Assumption #2: The loading control can be accurately quantified ...significantly lighter in “condition 1” than “condition 2.” By eye, the loading control appears about the same...) are smaller than the analogous green “condition 2” points by the exact same value. For the two solid...consider a different loading control. Assumption #2: The loading control can be accurately quantified ...factors we’ve covered in our previous blog posts (1, 2) on western blotting. If the abundance of your POI...
  6. Tips for a 1st Time CRISPR User (by a 1st Time CRISPR User)

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    March 7, 2017, 3:30 p.m.
    ...transductions and use a range of reasonable MOIs. 2. Create a monoclonal Cas9-expression cell line. Especially...doing a screen. I made a few monoclonal lines (Figure 2) and I was surprised at how variable Cas9-expression...across the different cells (Figure 3).   Figure 2: Cas9 expression in monoclonal cell lines generated... expression Overview: By Western blotting (Figure 2, pool), I knew the cells expressed Cas9, but I didn... appear green despite having active Cas9 (see tip 2). Pro-Tips 1. To quantify Cas9 activity using this...Western blotting against GFP expression, but I didn’t. 2. In the original publication they see GFP expression...and I got clear bands using the conditions above. 2. Design your primers so that the digestion site isn...
  7. Antibodies 101: Designing Your First Flow Panel

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    May 28, 2024, 1:45 p.m.
    .... To understand why that is, let's look at Figure 2. The blue laser excites at a wavelength of 488 nm ... of PE's excitation spectrum (dotted line, Figure 2). The yellow/green laser, however, excites at 561 ... stronger — or brighter — signal.   Figure 2: Excitation and emission spectra for PE. The excitation...this example, I will describe a basic panel (Table 2, Figure 5) for a hypothetical experiment in the lab...efficiency (eGFP expression).     The first item in Table 2 is a standard and should always be included—the live...from the other fluorophores to avoid bleeding and 2) BV421 is a very bright fluorophore, which makes it...case the CD45 expression turns out to be weak. Table 2: A simple flow panel to detect live, transduced, and...
  8. Deep Mutational Scanning with One Pot Saturation Mutagenesis

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    Feb. 22, 2017, 3:30 p.m.
    ... that results in a polymerase error rate of up to 2% per nucleotide position. The “sloppy” PCR reaction...modifications: 1) increased concentration of Taq polymerase, 2) increased PCR extension time, 3) increased concentration...to synthesize a complementary mutant strand (step 2 and 3). Then the uracil-labeled template strand is...restrict site matter? Most of the time no, but there are 2 instances where it does. 1) When the backbone vector...ExoIII. See the below figure for an example like this. 2) When your gene of interest has a BbvCI site(s). If...saturation mutagenesis method are 1) ease of use, 2) time savings, and 3) ability to perform single site...PMID: 23766324. PubMed Central PMCID: PMC4409680. 2. Mccullum, E. O., Williams, B. A., Zhang, J., & Chaput...
  9. Lambda Red: A Homologous Recombination-based Technique for Genetic Engineering

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    Dec. 15, 2016, 3:57 p.m.
    ...generate 2 possible products: 1) a partially dsDNA duplex with single-stranded 3’ overhangs or 2) if the...recombineering system has three components (Figure 1): 1) Exo, 2) Beta, and 3) Gam. All three are required for recombineering...generic lambda red recombineering experiment (Figure 2). In the following sections, key steps that differ...confirmation of recombinant clones.    Figure 2: Overview of using Lambda Red recombineering system...pairs of homology to the targeted insert site (Figure 2, top).  These primers are typically ~70 nucleotides...bacteria that has key MMR proteins knocked out or 2) specially design ssDNA oligos to avoid MMR: 1) E....will have more unintended changes to their genomes. 2) Designing ssDNA oligos that avoid MMR activation:...
  10. SciComm with the Experts at Science in the News Part 2

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    April 27, 2017, 2:30 p.m.
    ...and Amy tell us a little about themselves. Chapter 2: What is Science in the News (SITN)? - SITN is a graduate...The SITN Editorial Process -Vini discusses the importance of the editorial process and peer-to-peer feedback...
  11. Typing CRISPR Systems

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    March 18, 2025, 1:15 p.m.
    ...   Class 1 versus class 2 There are two CRISPR classes: Class 1 and Class 2. Class 1 CRISPR systems use...systems to carry out various functions. Class 2 Class 2 CRISPR systems rely on a single protein Cas effector...explore Class 2 CRISPR in more depth, the Jennifer Doudna lab maintains an encyclopedia of Class 2 CRISPR systems...systems: a burst of class 2 and derived variants. Nature Reviews Microbiology, 18(2), 67–83. https://doi.org...complex for antiviral defense) complexes, while Class 2 use single protein Cas effectors, like Cas9. The Cascade...1 remains largely underutilized compared to Class 2. Class 1 Despite their incredible abundance, Class...components present in the Cascade complex. Figure 2: Schematic of a Cascade complex (blue subunits) with...
  12. Viral Vectors 101: The Retroviral Lifecycle

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    July 27, 2023, 1:15 p.m.
    ...that have been developed into retroviral vectors and 2.) a subclass of retroviruses called the lentiviruses...effectively. Retroviral structure   Figure 2: Structure of a retrovirus. Image re-used from Dong...Dong & Kantor, 2021 under CC-BY license. Figure 2 gives a detailed view of the structure of a retroviral...transfer of RT, which would actually occur in step 2 during uncoating. After uncoating, reverse transcription...one of the two strands’ DNA counterparts from step 2 will be integrated by the viral integrase protein ... Air. Environmental Science & Technology Letters, 2(4), 84. https://doi.org/10.1021/ACS.ESTLETT.5B00050...the virus and isolation of the nucleic acid. Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences of the United...
  13. Alex Chavez on MD PhDs, CRISPR, Gene Drives, & More

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    Nov. 15, 2016, 3:30 p.m.
    ...Topic) 0:00 - 2:00 : Introduction to the podcast from producers Tyler Ford and Eddy Page. 2:00 - 3:55 : ...: Alex describes the MD PhD process and explains why he loved the first 2 years of medical school. 7:05.... Listen to this episode for insights into the process of getting an MD PhD, the inside scoop on developing...
  14. Addgene is Expanding Our Viral Vector Service!

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    Oct. 15, 2024, 1:15 p.m.
    ...Request review: 1–2 days Prep and QC completed: 6–8 weeks Average shipping time: 1–2 days (USA); 3–4 days...compatibility with our production process. This process will take 1–2 days, and we anticipate approving... that this ordering process will look slightly different from our standard process. We’ll walk you through... 2025.  What will the ordering process look like?  The ordering process is split into two steps, requesting... different serotypes.   Figure 1: The process of requesting and ordering a Packaged on Request... via email. There is no charge for the request process.  Ordering If your request is approved, you will...
  15. Plasmids 101: Secondary Nanobody Toolbox

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    Feb. 27, 2018, 2:04 p.m.
    ...antibody has an antigen binding site for a total of 2 binding sites per antibody. C) IgG’s are big enough...enough that multiple labels (green circles in figure 2 below) can be attached to each antibody. But being...displacement Require separate incubation of 1° and 2° Must use different species and/or different IgG ...Greater resolution due to lower label displacement 2° incubation can be skipped by pre-binding to 1° ...a fluorescent tag and the target antigen to about 2 nm, which can lead to higher resolution for super-...subclass.   Express the Nanobody In Bacteria: Table 2 also has a link to the plasmid you’ll need to express... Find plasmids from this publication at Addgene. 2. Bates, M., Böhning, M.I., Chug, H., Görlich, D., ...
  16. Easi-CRISPR: Generating Knock-In and Conditional Mouse Models

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    April 5, 2018, 12:42 p.m.
    ...mutations, the 8-10 month process of conventional gene targeting is lowered to about 2-3 months. But certain...included in the final ssDNA template. Figure 2: Overview of ivTRT to generate an ssDNA repair template... floxed conditional allele requires you to target 2 loxP sites to intronic regions 0.5 - 0.8 kb apart....Typically, Easi-CRISPR works best with insertions of 2 kb or less. Luckily, most of the commonly used cassettes... induction systems (ttA or rtTA) are between 1 to 2 kb in length. There are plenty of Addgene plasmid ...create the ssDNA construct as described in Figure 2.  You can also use Addgene plasmids to purify Cas9...generation easi-er! Generating mice before CRISPR The process of generating knock-in mice pre-CRISPR was very...
  17. Genome-wide Screening Using CRISPR

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    Aug. 18, 2015, 2:30 p.m.
    ...screen using CRISPR libraries is a multi-step process (see Fig. 2). In most cases, CRISPR libraries are provided...targeting a specific gene within the genome (see Fig. 2). Individual gRNAs are designed in silico using publicly...mouse, human, fly, E. coli, and T. gondii genes.  2) What genetic modification are you trying to make?... is included on the gRNA-containing plasmid, or a 2-plasmid system in which Cas9 must be delivered separately...uncontrolled cell growth, such as cancer. Figure 2: The CRISPR library must be amplified (A) to be used...genes or entire pathways in a particular disease process. While CRISPR is certainly not the first means ...
  18. The Effect of COVID-19 on Liu Lab Plasmid Requests From Addgene Data

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    July 16, 2020, 1:15 p.m.
    ...month, from 1/22/20–2/23/20, where there were zero plasmid requests. Afterwards, from 2/24/20–3/15/20 (the...Each paper has between 1–32 plasmids and a total of 2–2,590 requests. We received plasmid requests from ...observed between Jan. 1 and Mar. 1, 2020. Figure 2: A simple approximation of the effect of COVID-19 ...However, it is evident that if we believe that 1/22/20–2/23/20 are the more accurate dates of lockdown in China...Poisson process into two components: 𝜃x(t) and 𝜓z(t). 𝜃x(t) describes the exponential decay process we ...statistical independence assumption of the Poisson process. This modification also eases the interpretation...
  19. The Materials Science of Optogenetics Experiments

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    Sept. 17, 2015, 2:30 p.m.
    ...different steps and materials required for each [1, 2]. This protocol [3] provides, in exquisite detail,...stimulation         In the video above, Channelrhodopsin 2 (Chr2) has been expressed in the motor cortex of a...lasers are relatively cheap and will run you about $2-3,000/laser. However, an important caveat is that ... the light-gated cation channel, Channelrhodopsin 2 (ChR2), exists in several states: closed/light receptive...PMID: 21628464; PubMed Central PMCID: PMC3138296. 2. Sparta DR, et al. Construction of implantable optical...board, Jacqueline N Crawley  [et al]. 2012;Chapter 2:Unit2 16. doi: 10.1002/0471142301.ns0216s58. PubMed...animal’s skull using dental cement (a similar procedure as implanting a guide cannula). A fiber optic ...
  20. Common Injection Routes in Mice

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    Jan. 22, 2025, 9:42 p.m.
    ...Location: peritoneal cavity Gauge: 25–27 Volume: < 2–3 ml Skill required: intermediate Intramuscular Intramuscular...Location: back or hind legs Gauge: 25–27 Volume: < 2–3 ml (~1 ml per site) Skill required: beginner Intradermal...Intraperitoneal Scruffing Peritoneal cavity 25–27 < 2–3 mL Intermediate Intramuscular Mechanical restrainer...Back or hind legs; between skin and muscle 25–27 < 2–3 mL (~1 mL per site) Beginner Intradermal Anesthesia...Addgene blog Mouse Modeling Part 1 Mouse Modeling Part 2 Five Popular Model Organisms Additional resources ...delivery is also common. Due to the intubation, this procedure is considered quite invasive. Restraint: anesthesia...similar to its intratracheal counterpart, as both procedures target the lungs. The main differences are that...
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