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  1. Don’t Wait To Launch Your Health Science Startup

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    Aug. 25, 2015, 2:30 p.m.
    ...Being an entrepreneur is difficult; it requires an immense amount of self-knowledge and an unwavering devotion... process in order to develop those ideas into commercial products and next generation companies.  We launched...
  2. Hot Plasmids: FRET-Based Biosensors

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    May 6, 2014, 1:07 p.m.
    ...change can be observed under a microscope using commercially available beam splitters. In addition to imaging...tendency to shy away from ratiometric imaging, he recommends they give it a shot. “Beginners sometimes think...
  3. FlipGFP, a novel fluorescence protease reporter to study apoptosis

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    May 21, 2019, 12:10 p.m.
    ...Apoptosis or “programmed cell death" plays a pivotal role in an array of biological processes including...PMC3790201. Elmore, Susan. "Apoptosis: a review of programmed cell death." Toxicologic pathology 35.4 (2007...
  4. Viral Vectors 101: Inverted Terminal Repeats

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    Oct. 19, 2023, 1:15 p.m.
    ... with biorender.com. ITR structure  ITRs are symmetrical 145-nucleotide sequences that flank the ends ...through ITR sequences. GC tails are often located immediately outside of the ITRs in the plasmid backbone and...
  5. Plasmids 101: NGS Quality Control for Pooled Libraries

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    Oct. 26, 2017, 1:59 p.m.
    ... this is less of a concern, but Addgene still recommends plating the transformation mixture on solid media...interest about library use, let us know in the comments! Additional Resources on the Addgene Blog Check...
  6. R Bodies: Membrane-Rupturing Microscopic Tools

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    April 14, 2016, 2:30 p.m.
    ...promoter results in high R-body expression  (Schrallhammer et al 2012). This made them an appealing target...3759909. PubMed Central PMCID: PMC213417. 2. Schrallhammer, M. et al. Tracing the role of R-bodies in the...
  7. Advice for Scientists Starting a Lab

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    April 29, 2014, 1:43 p.m.
    ... that future hires will look up to." She also recommends to seek out advice from seasoned PIs who can ...it is once it gets fully up to speed.” He also comments that it is also surprising “ how easily people...
  8. Developing a cold tolerant E. coli using specialized chaperones

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    Jan. 28, 2020, 2:35 p.m.
    ...a variety of stakeholders from industrial and commercial operators, government agencies, active researchers...scientific innovation amongst school children through summer workshops and interactive discussions. Not only...
  9. Early Career Researcher Toolbox: Social Media for Scientists

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    Dec. 11, 2018, 12:46 p.m.
    ...guest blogger post about colony PCR, I signed up immediately. I had used colony PCR before and thought it ...your research or career? Share your story in the comments below!   Additional resources on the Addgene...
  10. Improved Plasmid Maps Powered by SnapGene

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    June 29, 2017, 1:06 p.m.
    ...section. Analyze your plasmid sequence For more immediate, high-level analysis, you can click directly on...us know what you think about the updates in the comments section below and keep checking in at blog.addgene.org...
  11. Clear and Accessible Writing

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    Feb. 15, 2024, 2:15 p.m.
    ...syringe."Feel free to share your alt text in the comments! We learned a lot from listening to others' alt...people.  Whether you start small with alt text or immediately dive into applying these four steps elsewhere...
  12. CRISPR 101: Non-Homologous End Joining

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    April 16, 2015, 3:45 p.m.
    ...engineering is the fact that Cas9 can be easily programmed to make a DNA double strand break (DSB) in the...impact repair is that the Cas9 protein doesn’t immediately release from the broken end after cleavage, which...
  13. How to Make Friends and Meet People at a Scientific Conference

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    Aug. 7, 2014, 1:58 p.m.
    ...your connections post. Stay in touch by liking, commenting and re-sharing their posts. LinkedIn users notice...turns a stranger into a friendly colleague. Recommended Reading & More: Scientist Networking: What is...
  14. 3 Challenges in Plant Synthetic Biology

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    July 22, 2014, 5:46 p.m.
    ...particularly for applied projects intended for commercialization. Many of the genetic pieces developed over...able to overcome them. Share your stories in the comments below! And if you have developed a genetic tool...
  15. RANbodies: Reporter Nanobody Fusions

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    April 10, 2018, 12:56 p.m.
    ...consider leaving a link to its sequence in the comments below. References Sanes, J.R., & Yamagata, M....supernatant is only $40, significantly cheaper than commercially available antibodies. ...
  16. Antibodies 101: Affinity Reagents

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    April 14, 2022, 1:15 p.m.
    ...their bulk can be a barrier at times. Smaller, slimmer affinity reagents can have deeper penetration into...Single-domain antibodies (sdAbs), sold under the commercial name nanobodies, are derived from a camelid antibody...
  17. Addgene: The First Twenty Years

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    Dec. 19, 2024, 2:15 p.m.
    ...from — Addgene!  Addgene was established as an e-commerce company, which helped it stay ahead of the curve...introductions to lots of molecular biology,” — Reddit commentor Yay4sean, in r/molecularbiology.   Oh, ...
  18. Viral Vectors 101: An Introduction to AAV

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    May 30, 2023, 1:15 p.m.
    ...the both ends and mutated ITR at the center of symmetry. After uncoating in the target cell nucleus, this...use in your experiment! As a starting point, we recommend checking the literature and our AAV data hub to...
  19. To Each HIS Own

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    March 2, 2023, 2:15 p.m.
    ...increase capture. Longer histidine tags are also recommended if you need a very pure sample. Because binding...antibody, like this one developed by Dr. James Trimmer’s lab, to perform assays that they otherwise would...
  20. Giving gRNAs a Facelift - Synthetic and Beyond

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    Oct. 20, 2022, 1:15 p.m.
    ...These modifications can be done in-lab using commercially available kits or ordered as synthesis modifications... to do-it-yourself with a kit or purchase it commercially synthesized with a label. Not enough options...
  21. Plasmids 101: CcdB - The Toxic Key to Efficient Cloning

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    Dec. 8, 2016, 3:30 p.m.
    ...resistant to the toxic effects of CcdB. Another commercially available, CcdB-resistant strain is ccdB Survival...these resources further. Feel free to offer your comments and suggestions, and even to submit a guest blog...
  22. Meet an Addgenie: Insights into Grad School, Career Paths, and More

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    June 25, 2020, 1:15 p.m.
    ... with our Financial Operations Specialist, Lucy Hammer, about why she did not go. She told me, “I think...favorite response to this question came from Lucy Hammer, our Financial Operations Specialist. She said,...
  23. Making CRISPR Plasmids Using Fragmid

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    Aug. 29, 2024, 1:15 p.m.
    ...just right for your experiment. As always, we recommend checking your cloning via a miniprep and restriction...component plasmid, component name, size, and any comments. You can use the ID to look up the component plasmids...
  24. Viral Vectors 101: Virus Safety

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    June 22, 2023, 1:15 p.m.
    ...are always required and lab coats are either recommended or required in BSL-1 and required in BSL-2 labs...with lentivirus, many organizations require or recommend disposable gowns over your lab coats and double...
  25. Antibodies 101: Choosing the Right Isotype

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    April 6, 2023, 3 p.m.
    ...antibody. Manning et al. tested a variety of commercially available secondary antibodies and found that...(08)60255-1  Manning, C. F., Bundros, A. M., & Trimmer, J. S. (2012). Benefits and Pitfalls of Secondary...
  26. 6 Tips for Grant Writing

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    Oct. 18, 2016, 2:30 p.m.
    ...past the initial round of screening. I STRONGLY recommend that you ask a PI or mentor (your supervisor/ ...not; applications for funding from charities, commercial organizations, or universities may have someone...
  27. Savvy Advocates Needed to Navigate a Scientific Enterprise in Flux

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    Sept. 13, 2016, 2:30 p.m.
    ...that this has precipitated increases to the NIH recommended pay scale – used by many institutions to set ...PMC4304227. 4. Revitalizing biomedical research: recommendations from the Future of Research Chicago Symposium...
  28. 7 Simple Strategies to Resolve Conflicts with Difficult Supervisors

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    Jan. 21, 2015, 1:30 p.m.
    ...come to a meeting with a clear agenda, you will immediately get your supervisor’s attention so you can focus...supervisors might try to intimidate you with negative comments (hostile-aggressives, complainers, know-it all...
  29. Plasmids 101: 5 factors to help you choose the right cloning method

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    Aug. 21, 2018, 12:31 p.m.
    ...fragments, or genomic DNA. Also remember that commercially available cloning kits can often make the process... some that rely solely on PCR, and a host of commercially available cloning kits that one could choose...
  30. 10 Basic tips for mammalian cell culture

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    July 12, 2018, 1:09 p.m.
    ... liquid containers closed when they aren’t in immediate use. This will prevent spills, but, if any spills...occur, they should be wiped with 70% ethanol immediately. Finally, avoid sticking pipettes into solution...
  31. Academic vs. Industry Postdocs

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    Nov. 13, 2018, 1:22 p.m.
    ...believe that industry postdocs, having already been immersed in an industry environment, have a better understanding...or you want to end up in an industry job, being immersed in that environment sooner rather than later can...
  32. Transferable Skills: Negotiation

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    Blog Post
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    March 3, 2022, 2 p.m.
    ...hoping that your lab mate would have time to make comments on your manuscript. If you give her this slot,...separately in a future post.   Resources Maria recommends: Getting to Yes: Negotiating Agreement Without...
  33. Cloning Mammalian Cells with the Agarose Method

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    Sept. 7, 2017, 12:17 p.m.
    ...poured onto the middle of the plate, where it immediately spreads out to form a firm monolayer. The cell...the level of endogenous expression. We highly recommend the use of an electronic pipettor with variable...
  34. Antibodies 101: Conventional vs Spectral Flow Cytometry

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    Aug. 3, 2023, 1:15 p.m.
    ... Highly expressed markers should be paired with dimmer dyes so they don’t “wash out” the rest of the panel...anything (negative population). It is strongly recommended that when you first run a new panel on a spectral...
  35. PhD Applications After COVID

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    Jan. 5, 2023, 2:15 p.m.
    ...during the application process. Many institutions recommend that you reach out to potential advisors before...professors per program. Most applications will recommend that you name two professors in your application...
  36. Transgenic Organisms, Cas9 Gene Drives, and Appropriate Safeguards

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    May 22, 2015, 4:58 p.m.
    ...likely capabilities of RNA-guided gene drives in the summer of 2014 (after extensive discussions with biosecurity...sake of laboratory convenience. Disclaimer: Recommendations concerning the appropriate degree of confinement...
  37. Droplet Digital PCR for AAV Quantitation

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    Jan. 16, 2020, 2:18 p.m.
    ...than 50 cycles is recommended. Decrease your ramp rate. A rate of 2C/s is recommended to ensure an even...
  38. CRISPR 101: Ribonucleoprotein (RNP) Delivery

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    Sept. 6, 2018, 12:02 p.m.
    ...to purchase the Cas9 protein and a gRNA from a commercial vendor, this can often be expensive. An alternative...transcribed from ssDNA, which can be generated by commercial vendors such as IDT. These two components are...
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