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TypeBlog PostPublishedSept. 2, 2016, 1:32 p.m....sequence in live cells. This technique uses catalytically inactive CRISPR endonuclease (dCas9) fused to...scientists. You can find all of our August posts in chronological order here: Site Directed Mutagenesis by PCR...Single Base Editing with CRISPR Cas9 Activators: A Practical Guide 10 Steps to a Perfect Science Talk Developing...
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From our Table to Yours: An Inside Look at Lunch at Addgene
TypeBlog PostPublishedNov. 27, 2013, 2:54 p.m....2 trophies over the years, which is either an indication of the stiff competition or says something about...building activity that is easy to organize. We’ll dedicate a post to these competitions in the future, and...establish, with the goal of fostering better communication between labs. Scientists are often willing to... -
X-CHIME: Context Dependent Germline Knockout in Immune Cells
TypeBlog PostPublishedJan. 16, 2024, 6:13 p.m....Annotation of genes in immune cells typically involves the creation of germline knockout mice, which ...Fellow in Arlene Sharpe’s laboratory at Harvard Medical School and is interested in improving CD8+ T cell...screening of genes in the immune system. Nature Communications, 10(1), 1668. https://doi.org/10.1038/s41467... -
"What Makes a Good Mentor?" and 6 More FAQs About Science Mentoring
TypeBlog PostPublishedDec. 17, 2013, 2:47 p.m..... Listen to our podcast interview with Harvard Medical School researcher Connie Cepko to learn about her... helps you reach your goals Listens well and communicates clearly and openly Gives honest feedback without...lab. If only every science trainee had such a dedicated person guiding the start of their career. “I want... -
What's New in CRISPR - March 2020
TypeBlog PostPublishedMarch 10, 2020, 1:15 p.m....plasmids available at Addgene. We will still periodically focus on specific CRISPR plasmid tools more ...expression of specific Caulobacter genes using a catalytically dead Cas9 (dCas9) derived from Streptococcus...methylation-silenced genes. Read the paper in Nature Communications Find Casilio-ME plasmids If you have a new... -
Same Addgene, New Look - Why We Redesigned Our Homepage & Mascot
TypeBlog PostPublishedDec. 5, 2019, 1:49 p.m....important. It needs to express value, clearly communicate exactly what a site offers to their users, and.... With these three main values we set out to radically redesign our homepage to reflect this message....hug items closer and do so more animatedly. To communicate that sense of community, Blugene will regularly... -
Antibodies 101: Fc Effector Functions
TypeBlog PostPublishedMay 18, 2023, 1:15 p.m....determination, don’t generally affect antibody applications like ELISAs or Western blots, they are key in... (ADCD) Antibodies can bind to a pathogen and physically prevent it from entering a cell, a non-Fc-dependent...antibodies on a pathogen activates the immune system's classical complement pathway, starting a cascade of events... -
Bricking Science: Portraying Scientific Reality Through LEGO
TypeBlog PostPublishedNov. 29, 2016, 3:30 p.m....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...Research 5 Reasons to Use Reddit for Science Communication 10 Ways to Share Your Science Resources on ... -
Embracing Serendipity: A Crucial Element in the PhD Journey
TypeBlog PostPublishedApril 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... -
Chemogenetics vs. Optogenetics: Which Method Should I Choose?
TypeBlog PostPublishedJune 11, 2020, 1:34 p.m....control over timing. Because chemogenetics relies on chemical activation and the diffusion of drugs throughout...beneficial for use in therapeutic or behavioral applications where drawn out effects are required. Targeted...require a permanent intracranial implant to be surgically installed to allow for light delivery. Chemogenetics... -
Single-cell tracking of lineage and identity with CellTag
TypeBlog PostPublishedMay 9, 2019, 1:15 p.m....not silenced. Find CellTag libraries here! Applications of CellTag The Morris Lab developed CellTag ...(CellTagD13), which is when the iEP phenotype typically emerges. Every three days, a sample of cells was...conversion, but CellTag could be used to study other biological processes where cells are undergoing identity... -
Why Add Sucrose? Improved Yields for Adeno-associated Virus Preparation
TypeBlog PostPublishedDec. 13, 2018, 1:14 p.m....serotypes are equal; while some serotypes are typically high yielding, for others, such as AAV2, low yields...AAV yields. Given the wide range of downstream applications scientists rely on our AAV preparations for,... of adeno-associated virus/phage." Journal of Biological Chemistry (2012): jbc-M112. PubMed PMID: 22915587... -
Addgene Begins Distribution of Recombinant Antibodies
TypeBlog PostPublishedMarch 28, 2022, 4:30 p.m....community about how the antibodies work in various applications, enabling you to better plan your experiments...the target antigen, and performance in various applications are included in the full webpage. Educational...recombinant antibody production as well as antibody applications. In addition, basic and advanced affinity reagents... -
Addgene Receives NIH BRAIN Initiative Grant to Create Open-Access Recombinant Antibody Resource
TypeBlog PostPublishedMay 25, 2021, 2:29 p.m....reproducibility and an inability to improve upon these critical research tools. Addgene is excited to announce...in neuroscience research today, but there is a critical unmet need for an open-access, molecularly defined...such as plasmids and viral vectors. However, it typically takes a few years for a new project to reach a... -
Addgene's Top 10 Blog Posts of 2015
TypeBlog PostPublishedDec. 7, 2015, 6 p.m.... that will bring about the next revolution in biological research. We’re incredibly happy to see that ... colonies to find a successful clone? Addgenie Jessica Welch explains how Blue-White screening could be...repository use Cas9 to cut DNA, Addgene Science Communications Intern Mary Gearing explains how Cas9 homolog... -
Mentoring for Scientists: I Have a Mentor, What Now?
TypeBlog PostPublishedMarch 6, 2014, 7:12 p.m....will you meet? How does the Mentor prefer to communicate between meetings (email, phone, etc.)? Make agendas... Listen to our podcast interview with Harvard Medical School researcher Connie Cepko to learn about her...skills Support inclusion, diversity, and open communication Feel valued by giving back Final tips for success... -
Quick Guide to Working with Drosophila Part 2: Controlling Gene Expression in Flies with Gal4/UAS
TypeBlog PostPublishedJuly 21, 2017, 12:48 p.m....incredibly useful, yet simple system allows you to systematically study gene function with temporal control and...as overexpression of each gene individually. Applications of the Gal4/UAS system There are a number of...lines. In the meantime, be sure to browse the publication references and web links from my first post and... -
Crowdfight, a Platform to Boost Scientific Collaboration During COVID-19 and Beyond
TypeBlog PostPublishedJune 1, 2021, 1:15 p.m....while most of the world was locked down, a South African company wanted to test if a type of antibodies ...-and-error. A recommendation for the correct statistical test can save a retraction. Today, collaborations...postdoctoral researcher at Instituto de Investigación Biomédica de Salamanca (IBSAL) and one of the coordinators... -
Plasmids 101: How to Verify Your Plasmid Using a Restriction Digest Analysis
TypeBlog PostPublishedAug. 28, 2014, 3:34 p.m....cleaving sequences which are similar, but not identical, to their defined recognition sequence. Most enzyme... I hope these tips demonstrate that plasmid verification is not just necessary but also an easy process.... Please vist Addgene's resource for plasmid verification to find additional tips and detailed protocols... -
Viral Vectors 101: Gamma-Retroviral Packaging Systems
TypeBlog PostPublishedAug. 6, 2024, 1:15 p.m....transfer plasmid sequences into the host genome. Typically, it is the sequences between and including the...pseudotyping. Figure 1: Genome of a prototypical gamma-retrovirus. Frequently asked questions... be used interchangeably. Are γ-retroviruses replication incompetent? Yes, as with lentiviruses, the genes...