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  1. What's New in CRISPR - March 2020

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    March 10, 2020, 1:15 p.m.
    ...plasmids available at Addgene. We will still periodically focus on specific CRISPR plasmid tools more ...and an optogenetic tool that controls nuclear localization (LINuS). Blue light renders the NLS accessible...expression of specific Caulobacter genes using a catalytically dead Cas9 (dCas9) derived from Streptococcus...
  2. SpyLigase Irreversibly Locks Peptides Together for Efficient Cell Capture

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    Aug. 13, 2014, 3:49 p.m.
    ...parts. Their efforts yielded a protein, which they call SpyLigase (Spy comes from the “S” in Streptococcus...able to grab on to proteins irreversibly in a genetically encoded way. SpyTag is nice and small, just 13...this tool? Howarth: Polyproteins are useful for mechanical study of proteins by atomic force microscopy ...
  3. The Michael Davidson Collection: One-Stop Shop for Fluorescent Proteins

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    July 29, 2014, 6:16 p.m.
    ...the collection without getting overwhelmed by its scale: Look at the mEmerald variants first, followed by...fluorescently tagged versions of many proteins known to localize to specific cellular structures.The Davidson lab...you’re not sure where your protein of interest localizes in the cell, use these markers as your guide. ...
  4. Addgene's a Nonprofit? Nonprofit Awareness Day 2017

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    June 5, 2017, 3:19 p.m.
    ...American Cancer Society, or maybe you think about a local food pantry or community arts organization. Many...services we provide like quality control, curation, technical service and open-access educational resources....decisions at Addgene If you’re ever curious what specifically drives the decision making process at Addgene...
  5. Build Your CRISPR Vocabulary

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    July 2, 2024, 1:15 p.m.
    ...CRISPR array. The CRISPR array is composed of identical repeat sequences and variable spacer sequences...involve different proteins, but many of them are called Cas, short for “CRISPR-associated.” The most famous...integration into the array, these sequences are called protospacers. Repeats: Bacterial DNA that appears...
  6. Embracing Serendipity: A Crucial Element in the PhD Journey

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    April 25, 2024, 1:15 p.m.
    ...let curiosity guide your intellectual journey. Practical approaches One approach to achieve this goal ...chemistry, even if your primary focus lies within a biological lab. Engaging in such seminars exposes you to...ourselves moments of release and mental freedom. Practical approaches Engaging in mindful meditation, taking...
  7. Antibodies 101: Affinity Tags

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    Sept. 19, 2023, 1 p.m.
    ...you covered! His His tags, often called polyhistidine tags, typically include six consecutive His residues...(Fox and Waugh, 2002). The tag can also be proteolytically cleaved after purification, so as not to perturb...
  8. An Addgene Co-op: The Intersection of Fun, Friendship, and Work

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    June 29, 2023, 7 p.m.
    ...required to complete a six month work experience called a co-op to receive a degree. Northeastern compiles... occasional TikTok. I was also responsible for typical entry level tasks such as stuffing new depositor...connections with coworkers seem, in retrospect, nonsensical. I have found the people at Addgene have become...
  9. Chemogenetics vs. Optogenetics: Which Method Should I Choose?

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    June 11, 2020, 1:34 p.m.
    ...wavelength of light. This response is immediate, on the scale of milliseconds, and can precisely link a neuron's...control over timing. Because chemogenetics relies on chemical activation and the diffusion of drugs throughout...require a permanent intracranial implant to be surgically installed to allow for light delivery. Chemogenetics...
  10. Bricking Science: Portraying Scientific Reality Through LEGO

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    Nov. 29, 2016, 3:30 p.m.
    ...sometimes no culprit can be found…. In our lab we call this mysterious source of failure the lab gnome....There must be some way to use LEGOs, which are practically universally loved (except for those rare times...children who have no preconceived obstacles, optimistically grasp at limitless potential, and who sometimes...
  11. Science Careers: Unruly Interests Feed Many Paths

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    Sept. 26, 2017, 12:12 p.m.
    ...with people, nurturing networks, as much as with technical knowledge. I leverage a breadth of knowledge to...I am constantly teaching – often explaining a technical piece of research to others outside that specialty...punctuation can be wildly funny as well as financially critical. Those who work on the publishing side of science...
  12. A Tour of Addgene's Most Popular Pooled Libraries

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    Nov. 19, 2025, 2:15 p.m.
    ... at the same time. Barcoding libraries Just as physical barcodes help librarians track individual books...Doench labs deposited new and improved libraries called Julianna, for mouse screening, and Jacquere, for...several coronavirus libraries have been used to systematically explore variations in the spike protein, teaching...
  13. Hot Plasmids and Viral Preps - September 2021

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    Sept. 21, 2021, 1:15 p.m.
    ...system by using a stronger promoter and different biochemical secondary energy sources to increase protein ...DNA of interest, and cell extract.    Graphical Abstract: Schematic representation of cell-free...sgRNA pool can also target core operons in other pneumococcal strains. The BARBEKO sgRNA library uses CRISPR...
  14. Identifying Sequence Elements with SnapGene's Feature Database

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    Dec. 21, 2017, 2:06 p.m.
    ... While there were software tools available to biomedical researchers manipulating DNA sequences on a daily...different microbial strains. It proved to be impractical to catalog every variant of a feature. Instead...that tolerates occasional mismatches or indels. Empirical tests indicated that a reasonable rule is to require...
  15. What Do I Do Now? Academic v. Non-Academic Career Decisions

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    March 9, 2017, 3:40 p.m.
    ...the less acknowledged perks of scientific and technical training is that these educational paths prepare...Foundation study showed that 57% of PhDs in US Biomedical workforce will NOT go into “traditional” academic...but there is more flexibility with the academic calendar Academic researchers must be extreme self-starters...
  16. Pushing the Limits of DNA Assembly

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    Sept. 6, 2017, 1:01 p.m.
    ... to a method of physically joining multiple fragments of DNA to create a synthetically designed DNA sequence...one single-stranded oligo, instead of the more typical two oligos, is more cost effective and eliminates...
  17. Fluorescent Protein Travel Awards - FLiPs and Fluorescent Protein Biosensors

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    July 27, 2017, 1:11 p.m.
    ...it’s now easy to monitor protein expression, localization, and protein-protein interactions. Beyond these...known to bind to the HMO of interest. Fatima specifically proposes using this sensor to detect HMOs found...Fatima's recent publication on her HMO work in Cell Chemical Biology! Additional Resources on the Addgene ...
  18. Hot Plasmids - January 2023

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    Jan. 31, 2023, 2:15 p.m.
    ...30667360; PMCID: PMC6377228. Hyperfolder YFP- a chemically stable tool for microscopy by: Susanna Stroik...many of these applications have lagged. Fixation, chemical staining, and light exposure can negatively affect...Find YFP plasmids here!   Campbell, B.C., et al. Chemically stable fluorescent proteins for advanced microscopy...
  19. Trading Spaces - Visiting Scientist Edition

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    Aug. 22, 2023, 1 p.m.
    ...the host university does not hire or pay them (typically). A visiting scientist is distinct from equipment...the scientist to the new institute where their typical workdays will be carried out until the end of the...one) to communicate your plan as well. Making logistical and funding arrangements Visiting scientist positions...
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