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TypeBlog PostPublishedJune 20, 2023, 1:15 p.m....needed for EM is not something you find in the average cell and molecular biology lab, and EM is limited... is able to expand evenly in all directions to several times its original size. Depending on the protocol...depend upon the specific gel recipe used, ambient temperatures, incubation times, and the physical properties...
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Uncovering Ancestral Bias in CRISPR Research
TypeBlog PostPublishedNov. 29, 2022, 2:15 p.m....deprioritize genes that could be good targets for therapeutic development, particularly in cancers that are... ancestry which will reduce the likelihood of generating genetic dependency data with an ancestry-based...researching ancestry groups. And, of course, it’s imperative for scientists to be aware of and actively use... -
What’s in Your Tube?: A Quick Guide to Measuring DNA by Spectrophotometry
TypeBlog PostPublishedJuly 1, 2025, 1:15 p.m....Figure 1B-D). These other molecules can alter the overall 260 nm reading, distorting the final concentration...with dilute samples: Take multiple readings to average out noisy measurements. Be cautious when interpreting...these long enough? There are, of course, more considerations and other approaches for measuring DNA quantity... -
Cpf1: A New Tool for CRISPR Genome Editing
TypeBlog PostPublishedOct. 14, 2015, 2:30 p.m.... Prevotella and Francisella), was annotated in several genomes and is classified as a type V CRISPR system...Again, they were in for a surprise! Whereas Cas9 generates blunt ends 3 nt upstream of the PAM site, Cpf1...with Kleinstiver et al. reporting that Cpf1 can tolerate mismatches at gRNA positions 1, 8, 9, and 19-23... -
A Career in Grants: How To Become a Grant Professional
TypeBlog PostPublishedAug. 20, 2015, 2:30 p.m....the grantor’s requirements as well as state and federal regulations. A grant professional’s job duties ...Dr. Cook served as a principal investigator for several research grants. One of the benefits of being a...management, and program evaluation are highly transferable. Use your experience and your passion(s) to ... -
Advanced Uses of Cre-lox and Flp-FRT - A Neuroscientist’s View
TypeBlog PostPublishedOct. 19, 2017, 1:54 p.m....sites differ at the nucleotide level but share an overall structure of 13 base pair palindromic repeats separated...efficient The first version of FLP discovered has a temperature optimum of 30 °C and is therefore inefficient...led to the identification of FLPe which has a temperature optimum of 37 °C (Buchholz, Angrand, and Stewart... -
How to Be an Excellent Trainee
TypeBlog PostPublishedSept. 26, 2023, 1:15 p.m....scientific mentor is typically a professor who operates a research group. Within that research group, ...everything! The bare minimum should be taking notes on general protocol steps and other tips and tricks your mentor...my dissections go smoother next time?” or more generally “How am I doing? Can you tell me what’s going ... -
Changing Labor Laws Bring Increased Postdoc Wages
TypeBlog PostPublishedOct. 25, 2016, 2:30 p.m....are below the new exemption level (the current average postdoc salary is estimated at around $45,000, ...tests must be met. In the Department of Labor’s general guide to the effect on higher education, you can...Perez, Fair Pay for Postdocs: Why We Support New Federal Overtime Rules, made clear that institutional arguments... -
An Integrin Antibody Toolkit from IPI
TypeBlog PostPublishedMarch 28, 2024, 1:15 p.m.... with low affinity for ligands. When integrins interact with extracellular ligands, their ectodomains ...sites and do not interfere with integrin function. Overall, the synthetic rAbs demonstrate remarkable specificity...cells. What’s next IPI is working with Addgene to accelerate biomedical research by distributing antibodies... -
How to Negotiate a Successful Lab Start Up Budget
TypeBlog PostPublishedSept. 1, 2015, 2:30 p.m....still go horribly awry when several factors aren’t taken into consideration. 1. Always focus on the science...equipment that you use in your current lab first. Generally, major equipment can be defined as equipment with... -
Finding Your Perfect Job After University
TypeBlog PostPublishedJan. 12, 2016, 3:30 p.m....with a 2:1 BSc in Molecular Biology (roughly a B average in the American system), in 2009 (at the beginning...structured and controlled. I worked from Standard Operating Procedures (SOP’s) and every item I tested was...sustainable. After working at this company for several years, I was ready for a change. Working abroad... -
Special Delivery: Fluorophore Targeting for FRET Studies
TypeBlog PostPublishedJuly 19, 2016, 2:30 p.m....resonance energy transfer (FRET) is a biophysical interaction between two fluorophores. When the first fluorophore...& Zhang, 2006), quantifying antibody/antigen interactions (Saraheimo et al., 2013), and visualizing structural...different biomolecules you’d like to test for interaction. In fact, targeting a FRET fluorophore to a biomolecule... -
CRISPR 101: Multiplex Expression of gRNAs
TypeBlog PostPublishedSept. 10, 2020, 11:45 a.m....multiplex gRNAs, some being: Using dual nickases to generate a knockout or edit. This can help reduce off-target...gRNAs, with four being the ideal number. First you generate four unique kanamycin-resistant plasmids, each...each unused promoter. This step is necessary to generate all of the overhangs needed for the final ligation... -
Hot Plasmids Podcast Episode 2: New RFPs, AAVs, & More
TypeBlog PostPublishedSept. 8, 2017, 7:52 p.m....Toolbox for quickly generating zebrafish transgenic lines to study neurodegenerative diseases. Listen to... -
DIY DNA Ladders from Penn State University
TypeBlog PostPublishedJuly 14, 2017, 2:30 p.m....restriction digested with PstI or EcoRV, these plasmids generate 100 bp or 1 kb DNA ladders, respectively. Unlike.... L., & Tan, S. (2017). The pPSU Plasmids for Generating DNA Molecular Weight Markers. Scientific Reports... -
Bringing Renewable Energy to Addgene
TypeBlog PostPublishedAug. 27, 2019, 1:08 p.m....hydroelectric in nature. The operation of -80C and -20C freezer temperatures, biosafety cabinet ventilation... -
Addgene Protocols Go Viral: AAV Purification and Titration
TypeBlog PostPublishedJune 13, 2019, 12:19 p.m....viral lots. Aligning with Addgene’s mission to “accelerate research and discovery by improving access to...calculations on how to prepare a plasmid stock used to generate a standard curve, visit the AAV Titration by qPCR... -
Call for Guest Bloggers
TypeBlog PostPublishedMarch 2, 2016, 3 p.m....outlets meaning you’ll have the opportunity to interact with and discuss your work with many different...applying CRISPR for mouse genome editing. Post: Generating Mouse Models Using CRISPR/Cas9 Erik L. Snapp... -
Tips for Working in Industry & Success in Management: Interview with Crystal Shih
TypeBlog PostPublishedOct. 5, 2017, 1:13 p.m....department at MIT. Crystal now works on protein therapeutics at Novartis - listen to learn more about Crystal...in industry. The importance of recognizing and leveraging your unique skills set while also adapting to... -
Podcast: Interview with Addgene's Founders
TypeBlog PostPublishedApril 13, 2018, 12:51 p.m....Genetics Institute in Cambridge, MA and Sequana Therapeutics in San Diego, CA. She earned a B.S in Biology...Addgene as the Chief Financial Officer and Chief Operating Officer. Prior to Addgene, Kenneth was an investment...