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TypeBlog PostPublishedFeb. 4, 2020, 2:15 p.m....sea anemone (Chan et al., 2006). Why do these organisms have chromoproteins? One reason may be that chromoproteins...symbiotic algae, during heat stress. For other organisms, like the sea anemone, scientists think that chromoproteins...
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Fluorescent Proteins 101: Visualizing Subcellular Structures & Organelles
TypeBlog PostPublishedJune 22, 2017, 2:30 p.m....also provide interesting insights into disease mechanisms and protein function. Getting ready to determine...fluorescent microscopy - even in living cells and whole organisms. You can take advantage of the many Fluorescent... -
Which Fluorescent Protein Should I Use?
TypeBlog PostPublishedMay 20, 2014, 2:06 p.m....fluorescent when ectopically expressed in most organisms. Furthermore, fusing FPs to another protein usually...Additionally, many other FPs have been found in other organisms. Blue 424 - 467 nm Cyan 474 - 492 nm Green... -
CRISPR 101: Making a Knock-In Cell Line
TypeBlog PostPublishedDec. 22, 2022, 2:15 p.m....Disable the other repair mechanisms Mammalian cells have 2 primary repair mechanisms besides HR - Non-homologous... -
Viral Vectors 101: Pseudotyping
TypeBlog PostPublishedApril 20, 2021, 2:30 p.m....have different levels of cytotoxicity and the mechanisms behind the cytotoxicity can vary. For example...differentially inactivated by nonspecific complement mechanisms in serum. Sometimes this is due to the cells ... -
CRISPR-based Genome Editing Systems For Editing in E. coli
TypeBlog PostPublishedApril 13, 2021, 1:15 p.m....on the escape mechanism of genome editing in microorganisms which could be applied to optimization of genome...cells to understand the genetic and biochemical mechanisms behind their distinct phenotypes and to design... -
Advancing Biology with Zebrafish: Genetic Tools for Developmental Studies and More
TypeBlog PostPublishedAug. 13, 2019, 12:58 p.m....in contrast, engages existing gene regulatory mechanisms to block activity and does not work easily in...Generating zebrafish transgenics Creating transgenic organisms by introducing foreign DNA into the genome is ... -
Plasmids 101: Broad Host Range Plasmids
TypeBlog PostPublishedApril 11, 2024, 1:15 p.m....and stably maintain the genes they carry among organisms belonging to many different phylogenetic groups...bacteria and express proteins within different host organisms. pBBR1-based plasmids and plasmids in incompatibility... -
Healthcare Consulting: A Door to the Business of Life Sciences
TypeBlog PostPublishedOct. 13, 2016, 2:30 p.m....many have mechanisms in place to prevent the burden from getting overwhelming. These mechanisms include ... -
Multicolor Animals: Using Fluorescent Proteins to Understand Single Cell Behavior
TypeBlog PostPublishedMarch 5, 2019, 1:08 p.m....developed for tracking various cell types and organisms and for improving the level of detail possible...systems allow single cell dynamics in a variety of organisms to be observed in more detail than ever before... -
Plasmids 101: Biotinylation
TypeBlog PostPublishedNov. 15, 2018, 1:50 p.m....an essential coenzyme that is required by all organisms for life. Biotin is only synthesized by plants...post-translational protein modification. Most organisms have less than five enzymes in the entire proteome... -
Viral Vectors 101: Integrase-Deficient Lentiviral Vectors
TypeBlog PostPublishedMay 13, 2025, 1:15 p.m....indispensable tools for manipulating cells and organisms. They can be used for a variety of research purposes...numerous variants have been developed with different mechanisms to inactivate the integrase. The IDLV life cycle... -
3 Tips to Improve HDR Efficiency for CRISPR Editing in Human Cells
TypeBlog PostPublishedSept. 5, 2017, 1:58 p.m....versatile tool for precise gene editing in many organisms and model systems. We have used CRISPR/Cas9 extensively...He currently works to understand pathological mechanisms of Alzheimer’s disease by developing novel iPSC-based... -
Using Phosphoserine to Study Protein Phosphorylation
TypeBlog PostPublishedJune 23, 2016, 2:30 p.m....amongst a subset of methanogenic archea: these organisms lacked a classic cysteinyl tRNA synthetase, despite... Lajoie, Marc J., et al. "Genomically recoded organisms expand biological functions." Science 342.6156... -
Viral Vectors 101: Systemic Capsids
TypeBlog PostPublishedOct. 12, 2023, 1:15 p.m....expression. (a) Several engineered capsids with unique tropisms are now available. These include variants with...specific application and animal model. Other model organisms Tropism and efficacy can vary depending on species..., 2023 * indicates viral preps available. Mechanisms of crossing the BBB are indicated in parentheses... -
Plasmids 101: Using Transposons in the Lab
TypeBlog PostPublishedJuly 6, 2021, 1:28 p.m....genomes. A) Components of the INTEGRATE system. B) Mechanisms of RNA-guided transposition with INTEGRATE. The... Transposon Tools: A Review and Guide through Mechanisms and Applications of Sleeping Beauty, piggyBac... -
When Fidelity Matters: A frank discussion about ligase fidelity
TypeBlog PostPublishedMarch 6, 2018, 1:49 p.m....and even include profiling single nucleotide polymorphisms (SNPs) (5,12,13). For example, in the Ligase...for characterization of resistance-mediating polymorphisms in African samples of Plasmodium falciparum.... -
Important Considerations When Using AAVs
TypeBlog PostPublishedJune 13, 2017, 2:30 p.m....known is that different serotypes have different tropisms but, as you can see, AAVs of each serotype can...Adeno-associated virus serotypes 1, 8, and 9 share conserved mechanisms for anterograde and retrograde axonal transport... -
Illuminating Choices: A Guide to Selecting Fluorescent Dyes and Ligands
TypeBlog PostPublishedMarch 21, 2024, 1:15 p.m.... mitochondrial homeostasis maintained through mechanisms like fission, fusion, biogenesis, and mitophagy...significantly enhanced our understanding of cellular mechanisms. Advancements in dye chemistry have led to the... -
15 Hot Plasmids from 2017
TypeBlog PostPublishedJan. 9, 2018, 3:02 p.m.... using a viral approach Genetically modified organisms like transgenic mice are important tools for understanding...specific to interneurons in mice as well as other organisms, opening the possibility of using these tools ...