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TypeBlog PostPublishedMarch 24, 2020, 1:15 p.m....something that broke down RNases before RNases had a chance to break down RNA upon cell lysis. In the late...until homogenization and cell lysis. This can be challenging depending on your laboratory situation or tissue...
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CRISPRainbow and Genome Visualization
TypeBlog PostPublishedFeb. 28, 2017, 3:30 p.m....fluorescent measurements from red, blue, and green channels overlaid on a bright-field image. Image from Ma...intrachromosomal loci, a major benchmark in characterizing the 4D nucleome. CRISPRainbow: Scaling up to... -
Teaching an Old DOG New Tricks: Controlling Protein Activity with GFP
TypeBlog PostPublishedNov. 24, 2015, 3:30 p.m.... naturally in camels, consist of a single heavy chain, and they are small and stable inside cells. Nanobodies... also successfully regulated expression of channelrhodopsin-2, commonly used in optogenetics, opening ... -
Plasmids 101: Cre-lox
TypeBlog PostPublishedJan. 13, 2015, 3:47 p.m...., and is long enough that there is virtually no chance of it occurring randomly. Therefore, inserting ...recombination event in a single system. The Saccharomyces cerevisiae FLP-FRT recombination system is another... -
Open Resources and Plasmid Tools For Studying C. elegans
TypeBlog PostPublishedJuly 18, 2019, 12:55 p.m....sequencing of neurons from each class to fully characterize the transcriptome. The first data release for...C.elegans neural network, and Sibernetic, a fluid mechanics simulator that can be used to simulate muscle ... -
Mouse Modeling, Part 1: Genetically Engineered Mice
TypeBlog PostPublishedJuly 11, 2019, 1:26 p.m....derived from random crosses between mice of uncharacterized backgrounds to create a limited but genetically...the injection of a targeting vector alone, some challenges still exist. Nucleases may cause off-target effects... -
Adenoviral Vector Production and Troubleshooting
TypeBlog PostPublishedJune 14, 2018, 11:44 a.m....not integrate into the host’s genome. The main challenge with using AdV is that it triggers a strong immune...confluent and the media will turn yellow. Do NOT change the media (add 2-3 mL of fresh media once a week... -
Split-BioID: An Improved Method for Studying Protein-Protein Interactions
TypeBlog PostPublishedMay 1, 2018, 1:57 p.m....feature is particularly useful for in-depth characterization of dynamic protein complexes. Split-BioID,...of the bait proteins’ interactome. Further characterization of these candidates is critical to understanding... -
Lab Automation at Addgene
TypeBlog PostPublishedMarch 22, 2018, 1:28 p.m....spirit include: Start using electronic multichannel and single channel pipettes. These can speed up any project... -
Science communication: 9 Strategies to Get Your Foot in the Door
TypeBlog PostPublishedSept. 27, 2017, 1:23 p.m....Building with Biology. Local environmental groups, charities and NGOs are often looking for outreach volunteers...Answering the big science questions around climate change, biodiversity, or genomes requires lots of data... -
Antibodies 101: ELISA (Enzyme-linked Immunosorbent Assay)
TypeBlog PostPublishedAug. 24, 2021, 1:15 p.m.... wells with a purified protein allows you to characterize properties of an antibody that recognizes that.... As mentioned above, it can also be used to characterize antibodies against the antigen bound to the ... -
Design Tips for Prime Editing
TypeBlog PostPublishedJan. 23, 2025, 2:15 p.m....edited and the sequence of the edit, so its design changes for every new prime editing application. And optimizing... L., Schmidt, R., Solley, S. C., Gilbert, L. A., Chan, M. M., Bauer, D. E., Marson, A., Parsons, L. R.... -
Progress Towards a PAM-Free CRISPR
TypeBlog PostPublishedMarch 7, 2024, 2:39 p.m....patient mutation or need to make a precise amino acid change, there is very little flexibility in the location...nucleotides are represented equally, that’s only a 1/16 chance of having a PAM at a given site. While it is possible... -
Hot Plasmids February 2024
TypeBlog PostPublishedFeb. 20, 2024, 2:45 p.m....was limited (likely due to its long, negatively charged sgRNA), RNP delivery was much better with Cas12...and screening that led to identification and characterization of AAV.CAP-Mac. Image reproduced from Chuapoco... -
CRISPR in the Clinic
TypeBlog PostPublishedNov. 2, 2023, 1:15 p.m....polymorphisms (SNPs) in the TTR gene and is molecularly characterized by misfolding of the TTR protein, which contributes...technology is rapidly evolving, and many of the challenges with therapies involve patient safety, effectiveness... -
Antibodies 101: Choosing the Right Isotype
TypeBlog PostPublishedApril 6, 2023, 3 p.m....broadly reactive secondary antibody to increase the chance of primary/secondary antibody binding and therefore..., P. A., Lewis, G. P., & Fisher, S. K. (1993). Chapter 15 Postembedding Immunocytochemical Techniques ... -
A Look Back at One Year of Plasmid Sharing for COVID-19 Research
TypeBlog PostPublishedJuly 12, 2021, 1:15 p.m....With the pseudovirus, scientists can study the mechanisms of infection and how to interfere with it in ....org/10.3390/v12050513 Hsieh C-L, Goldsmith JA, Schaub JM, DiVenere AM, Kuo H-C, Javanmardi K, Le KC, ... -
Adapting Toehold Switches to Detect Zika Virus
TypeBlog PostPublishedAug. 30, 2016, 2:30 p.m....associated with low morbidity and mild symptoms. This changed in January with the report of an outbreak of the...Previous Collin's Lab Member and Sample 6 Cofounder Michael Koeris Learn How Minigenomes Are Being Used to ... -
How-to: 5 Steps to a Great Panel Discussion
TypeBlog PostPublishedOct. 22, 2014, 1:57 p.m....semi-circle (so they can see each other) on comfortable chairs (stools if you have to, but this is tough for women...things started. Give a couple of audience members a chance to participate. For example, at a recent event ... -
Tips to Make the Most of a Scientific Conference
TypeBlog PostPublishedMay 23, 2019, 12:26 p.m....attending on the larger side? At large conferences, chances are that several talks will be going on at once... for myself like meet ten new people each day. Exchange business cards. When you’re done networking for...