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  1. AAV Vector Quality Control: Going the Extra Mile with NGS

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    Sept. 12, 2017, 1:44 p.m.
    ...These impurities cannot be removed during the purification step because they are inside the virus itself...sequence (gene). In a clean sample, there are typically fewer than 10 hits to a given sequence, and we...Guerin et al., 2020).  In addition to genome identification, we developed custom open-access Python scripts...control is recommended but not yet required for clinical-grade materials, and is not commonly performed...
  2. Plasmids 101: Knockout/Knock-In Plasmids

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    Dec. 1, 2016, 3:30 p.m.
    ...your gene of interest is difficult to target specifically with a gRNA). Be sure to keep these techniques...sequences are exchanged between two similar or identical molecules of DNA. Gene targeting takes advantage...homology is required, but 6 to 14 kb of homology is typical for targeting constructs. In the example shown ...cells participating in development or other physiopathological events to which the chosen promoter responds...
  3. CrispyCrunch: High-throughput Design and Analysis of CRISPR+HDR Experiments

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    Feb. 7, 2019, 2:16 p.m.
    ...to the same principles listed here. It employs biological best practices. For example, it ranks guides ...with NGS data were: Crispresso CrispRVariants AmpliCan We chose to adapt Crispresso by Luca Pinello ...HDR. Optimal mutation in-depth One the most sophisticated features of CrispyCrunch is how it mutates guide...published on how to do it best. Scientists are typically advised to mutate the PAM to which the guide binds...
  4. Interview: Nicola Patron on Plant Synthetic Biology, MoClo, and More

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    June 12, 2014, 3:30 p.m.
    ...easier because individual labs will not need to ‘domesticate’ all the basic and necessary elements in order... you are in the lab. There is no PCR, no gel purification; the whole cloning process is so simplistic ...tweet about plant synthetic biology, science communication, women in science, and many other topics. What...well-rounded human beings. It’s also a great communication tool for work. Most Sainsbury scientists are...
  5. CRISPR 101: Making a Knock-In Cell Line

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    Dec. 22, 2022, 2:15 p.m.
    ...not the case for knock-ins. Knock-in mutations typically require an exact DNA sequence to be incorporated...know that HR is often mutated in cancer cells, specifically in breast and ovarian lines commonly used in...components of both pathways have been shown to be efficacious for increasing knock-in events (Yang et al., ...nutrients in their media, they will not undergo DNA replication, so make sure you are keeping an eye on those...
  6. New Optimized Genome-wide CRISPRko, CRISPRi, and CRISPRa Libraries

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    Oct. 4, 2018, 12:44 p.m.
    ..., confirming again that sgRNA design plays a significant role in library efficiency. Try the Dolcetto ...lowly expressed genes or genes that are more drastically affected by gene activation rather than depletion...Calabrese pooled library and lentiviral prep here! Applications for the Root and Doench CRISPR libraries Overall...et al. "A protein-tagging system for signal amplification in gene expression and fluorescence imaging....
  7. Sharing Your Lab Protocols: Using Apps to Save Time & Track Your Experiments

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    Sept. 23, 2014, 3:05 p.m.
    ...manuscript to get reviewed and edited prior to publication, and this will delay the dissemination of your...bring your phone into the lab? Maybe having a dedicated lab-use tablet? The software also makes it easy...2,500 protocols covering a variety of bio and biomedical topics. Protocol Online Website: http://www.protocol-online.org...Freedom: The Expansion of Data Sharing in Research Publications by Jim Woodgett        ...
  8. CRISPR-mediated Plant Base Editors

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    Jan. 3, 2019, 1:35 p.m.
    ... defective gene, Xm, the sequence of which is identical to the correct gene, Xw, except for a single base...precisely changes a single base with an efficiency typically ranging from 25-75%, while the success of precise... in the DNA by cutting only a single strand, dramatically reducing the likelihood of detrimental indel...known 'DNA adenosine deaminases' which would theoretically give rise to an adenine base editor. A massive...
  9. Bioinformatics at Addgene

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    July 14, 2022, 1:15 p.m.
    ... from depositing laboratories and associated publications, but our quality control (QC) standards have...In Addgene’s early days, we would ‘spot-check’ critical regions of plasmids deposited with us via Sanger...such as 96-well microplates, and thanks to our dedicated product and development teams, frequent updates...can be easily shared with others without any complicated setup. We created, tested, and debugged each ...
  10. Transferable Skills Guide: Creativity

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    Jan. 18, 2022, 2:15 p.m.
    ...resources you’ll need ahead of time and mute your notifications during. (Boyes, 2019) If you’ve taken the time...it down until you have something tangible and applicable to your situation.   Thinking Outside the Box...frequent, but establishing a few minutes every month dedicated to thinking about the future will improve your...community is supply chain shortages. When flasks, conical tubes or pipette tips are backordered for months...
  11. Generating Mouse Models Using CRISPR/Cas9

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    July 12, 2016, 2:30 p.m.
    ...without their problems, but much genetic and physiological data have been accumulated over the years using...check out our Mouse Modeling blog posts: Part 1: Genetically Engineered Mice and Part 2: Breeding and Crossing...nice to your microinjectionist, who has the strategically important job of delivering the payload! Last...interested in using CRISPR to develop therapeutic applications that better human health.     References Cong...
  12. New Antibodies in the Lab Animation!

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    Nov. 19, 2024, 2:15 p.m.
    ...common antibody applications.  Thanks for watching, and we hope you found the video radd-ically helpful!  ...Thinking about using antibody-based applications in your experiment...but not sure where to start or ...
  13. Introducing the Addgene Antibodies 101 eBook!

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    Oct. 29, 2024, 1:15 p.m.
    ...resource for anyone looking to use antibody-based applications in their research.  Like all our eBooks, the...through the process. If you’re confident in your application and protocols, but can’t quite seem to find an...for Your Experiment.” Whatever your antibody application question, the Antibody 101 eBook is a great place...
  14. Imaging Tools and Following a Passion for Basic Biology: Interview with Joachim Goεdhart

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    March 9, 2018, 2 p.m.
    ...the details. Chapter 3 - Answering interesting biological questions using microscopy. Chpater 4 - Research...speeds science. Chapter 8 - The importance of communicating research findings through social media and other...Amsterdam). He develops, characterizes and uses genetically encoded fluorescent probes. You can follow him...
  15. DIY DNA Ladders from Penn State University

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    July 14, 2017, 2:30 p.m.
    ...on Verifying Your Plasmid Table 1: Comparing Typical Comericial Ladders with the PSU Ladders DNA ...worth of ladder. The Penn State ladders are significantly cheaper. When using a homemade plasmid prep ...increases the costs to $20-30 per ladder: still significantly cheaper than commercial ladders. Are you interested...
  16. An Interview with Connie Cepko - Gene Therapy, Plasmid Tools and Insights to Success

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    Dec. 8, 2015, 3:30 p.m.
    ...with Addgene Board Member, depositor, and Harvard Medical School researcher Connie Cepko. Listen to the podcast... PMCID: PMC4096992. Find plasmids from this publication at Addgene. 2. Tang, Jonathan C.Y., et al. “...PubMed PMID: 26258682. Find plasmids from this publication at Addgene. Resources on the Addgene Blog Read...
  17. Performing In Vivo CRISPR Screens Using the FITS Approach

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    May 2, 2024, 1:15 p.m.
    ...important immune cell type, in more complex and physiological microenvironments. These screens have primarily...molecular identifiers, which can improve the statistical power of in vivo screens. Figure 1: Using...Fellow in Arlene Sharpe’s laboratory at Harvard Medical School and is interested in improving CD8+ T cell...
  18. Editor's Choice, October 2016

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    Nov. 4, 2016, 2:30 p.m.
    ...finishing up their time in the PhD Program in Biological and Biomedical Sciences at Harvard University. Ben and...Writing 5 Reasons to Use Reddit for Science Communication Changing Labor Laws Bring Increased Postdoc ...
  19. Editor's Choice, July 2016

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    Aug. 5, 2016, 3 p.m.
    ...editing technology, Cpf1. Written by our Science Communications Intern (and soon to be Addgene Scientist!) ...target and use FRET flurophores for a variety of applications. While editing this post, I learned a lot about...about how FRET can be used to study biological phenomena and about how fluorophores other than fluorescent...
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