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TypeBlog PostPublishedMarch 26, 2024, 1:15 p.m....way they are, the research antibodies in your refrigerator often need a little help to be useful. Mainly...of e-Amino Groups Available for Conjugation of Effector Molecules to Monoclonal Antibodies. Hybridoma ...resources on the Addgene blog Antibodies 101: Buffers, Storage, and ConjugatesAntibodies 101: The Basics of Western...
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Teaching an Old DOG New Tricks: Controlling Protein Activity with GFP
TypeBlog PostPublishedNov. 24, 2015, 3:30 p.m....Addgene, we love GFP, and we’re always excited when depositors find new ways to make this workhorse protein ...GBPs together to create a complete transcription factor, activating luciferase transcription. Tang et al...delivered throughout the nervous system, including the motor cortex, cerebellum, and spinal cord. Cre-DOG is ... -
5 Steps to Writing Grant Proposals for Grad Students
TypeBlog PostPublishedFeb. 11, 2014, 12:13 p.m....aligns with your work, your advisor may want to mentor you during the grant application process. When ...first. Additionally, reach out to peers and collaborators who have succeeded at grant writing to see what...write your first grant proposal" by Soapbox Science Editor in Nature Blogs "How to write a research project... -
CRISPR 101: Targeting Non-Coding RNAs with CRISPR/Cas9
TypeBlog PostPublishedNov. 14, 2024, 2:15 p.m....They play important roles in many cellular and regulatory processes, but much of their functionality is...effects can be minimized by disrupting lncRNA regulatory elements that are crucial for transcription and..., on the other hand, recruits transcriptional activators such as VP64, SAM, or SunTag to specific ncRNA... -
Simple CRISPR-based Epigenetic Editing: dCas9-directed DNA Demethylation
TypeBlog PostPublishedDec. 14, 2021, 2:15 p.m....Daniel M. Sapozhnikov, a graduate student in the laboratory of Dr. Moshe Szyf at McGill University. Some ...particular tool has gained widespread popularity – and notoriety – as a tool of choice in the field: dCas9 fused...Daniel M. Sapozhnikov is a graduate student in the laboratory of Dr. Moshe Szyf at McGill University, working... -
Progress Towards a PAM-Free CRISPR
TypeBlog PostPublishedMarch 7, 2024, 2:39 p.m....NG - SpRY nuclease C to T Base Editor SpRY A to G Base Editor SpRY NYN/NRN NYN is less effective...Engineering a CRISPR Variant with PAM Flexibility History of CRISPR Cas – A Tale of Survival and Evolution... -
Early Career Researcher Toolbox: Finding Relevant Papers
TypeBlog PostPublishedJan. 9, 2020, 1:45 p.m....improved search algorithm which was trained on key factors from past PubMed user searches, such as clicks ...other areas of science. Scientists often post tweetorials, or threaded summaries, of their papers. These...publications in the fields of research they support. Monitoring these types of accounts can help you find papers... -
PRIDICT: Predicting Efficiencies of Prime Editing Guide RNAs
TypeBlog PostPublishedJune 25, 2024, 1:15 p.m....2019; Chen & Liu, 2023). This method uses a prime editor (typically a Cas9 H840A nickase fused to a reverse...optimization efforts. This holds true for any prime editor experimentalist, and especially shines once large-scale...Collection The CRISPR Guide Empty gRNA Expression Vectors... -
The Scientific Conference Poster Session: Tips for Success
TypeBlog PostPublishedAug. 29, 2019, 12:50 p.m.... practicing with your colleagues, ask them to brainstorm potential questions you may receive. People often...minutes per poster. Ask the presenter to give the “elevator pitch,” of his/her project – kindly let the presenter...Addgene website Become of a member of the Addgene depositor community Learn about careers at Addgene ... -
Polymerase Chain Reaction Overview and Applications
TypeBlog PostPublishedAug. 10, 2021, 1:15 p.m....If you have ever worked in a molecular biology laboratory you have likely done a polymerase chain reaction...method that can help save time and effort in the laboratory. There are two main categories of multiplex ... Variations Quantifying low abundance targets Monitoring subtle changes in target DNA levels Multiplex... -
Plasmids 101: Optimizing Plasmid Yields
TypeBlog PostPublishedMay 26, 2016, 2:30 p.m.... like PCR, cloning, transfection, or long-term storage. But what about those pesky situations where your...maximize cell density and plasmid yield as these factors are generally, but not perfectly, correlated. ...manufacturer. On Addgene plasmid pages, you may see depositor recommendations to grow a plasmid at 30℃ or room... -
Genome-wide Screening Using CRISPR
TypeBlog PostPublishedAug. 18, 2015, 2:30 p.m....population of gRNA-containing lentiviral transfer vectors, each targeting a specific gene within the genome...gRNAs are then cloned into lentiviral transfer vectors to create the CRISPR library. CRISPR libraries ...library that is right for you There are several factors to consider when selecting a CRISPR library for... -
Tips for Using BLAST to Verify Plasmids
TypeBlog PostPublishedMay 29, 2014, 1:29 p.m....the sequencing results of the plasmids in our repository with known reference sequences, such as full ...full plasmid sequences provided by the laboratories that deposit their plasmids with us or other entries ...entries in NCBI’s numerous databases. As our repository has grown over the years (we now have over 60,000 plasmids... -
Which Fluorescent Protein Should I Use?
TypeBlog PostPublishedMay 20, 2014, 2:06 p.m....Protein (GFP), a protein from the jellyfish Aequorea Victoria. Since that discovery, the family of FPs just ... used are GECIs - genetically encoded calcium indicators (e.g. GCaMP). Others include: pHluorin & pHTomato...have a filter that will pass blue light to the detector/camera, then BFPs are of no use to you. When using... -
Uncovering Ancestral Bias in CRISPR Research
TypeBlog PostPublishedNov. 29, 2022, 2:15 p.m....Biomedical research has a long and well-documented history of racial bias, which still impacts and influences...Further complicating the issue is the long and ugly history of reporting false essentialist links between biology...actively look for and consider bias as a confounding factor when interpreting findings, particularly when researching... -
MXS Chaining
TypeBlog PostPublishedFeb. 7, 2017, 3:30 p.m.... construct. This strategy can be used to build vectors with diverse functions, and thus, is used in many...construction of plasmids with many components. The creators of the MXS-chaining method have used the technique...Shetty RP, Endy D, Knight TF. Engineering BioBrick vectors from BioBrick parts. Journal of biological engineering... -
Plasmids 101: Colony PCR
TypeBlog PostPublishedMay 12, 2016, 2:30 p.m....colonies. The best way to do this is by using your vector with and without an insert to verify that the primers...cultures of your positive clones. If you want to store your clones longer term, just streak the colonies...PCR primers work in the first place: the backbone vector with and without an insert. These controls are ... -
Plasmids 101: Protein tags
TypeBlog PostPublishedDec. 11, 2014, 4:26 p.m....number of chemical and peptide-based proteosome inhibitors, glutathione S-transferase (GST), which can be...purification to get your protein as pure as possible? Vectors that offer different combinations of tags are readily...Protein (GFP) Fluorescent Protein Guide Expression Vectors from the Berkeley QB3 MacroLab Eric thanks his... -
Interview: Hodaka Fujii on enChIP, New CRISPR Tools, and More
TypeBlog PostPublishedDec. 2, 2014, 7:23 p.m....applications? Fujii: We generated a series of retroviral vectors expressing tagged dCas9 and guide RNA. The retroviral...joined Addgene's Advisory Board, as well as the Editorial Board of Scientific Reports and PLoS One. Additionally...especially for young researchers. It was a really nice incubator for me. In Japan, of course, it is optimized for... -
Tips for Writing a Good Cover Letter
TypeBlog PostPublishedMay 21, 2024, 1:30 p.m....logistical, like briefly explaining a gap in your job history or sharing relocation plans. They can be skills-based...in the possibility of joining your team as a postdoctoral researcher. Dear Hiring Manager, I am writing...your cover letter, and if possible, send it to a mentor or colleague for a second look and helpful feedback...