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  1. Plasmids 101: Optimizing Plasmid Yields

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    May 26, 2016, 2:30 p.m.
    ...fewer transcripts of their antibiotic resistance genes and can therefore be cultured in media containing...plasmid prepping is a breeze. You get your stab from Addgene, streak for single colonies, sub-culture, and prep...use a different strain. For most applications, Addgene uses and recommends DH5𝝰! This strain consistently...density and plasmid yield as these factors are generally, but not perfectly, correlated. Typical growth...sufficient gas exchange in the overnight culture. Generally, large cultures in flasks may be shaken around... strain instructions from the manufacturer. On Addgene plasmid pages, you may see depositor recommendations...writing of this post. Additional Resources on the Addgene Blog Visit our Plasmids 101 Topic Page Learn How...
  2. Plasmids 101: Protein Expression

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    June 7, 2018, 1:17 p.m.
    ...cells)  that allow for continuous expression of genes integrated into the insect cell genome. Both of ...and cell free expression systems. Overall the general strategy for protein expression consists of transfecting...systems Yeast are a great expression system to generate large quantities of recombinant eukaryotic proteins... species due to its use as a model organism in genetics and biochemistry. When using S. cerevisiae, researchers...large-scale, stable production of proteins. In general yeast expression systems are easier and cheaper... use. Alyssa D. Cecchetelli is a Scientist at Addgene. She received her PhD from Northeastern University...proteins in plant root exudates Resources on the Addgene Blog Learn about inducible promoters Learn about...
  3. Technical Design of a Western Blot

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    Aug. 22, 2024, 1:15 p.m.
    ...error than normalizing to so-called housekeeping genes (Aldridge et al., 2008).  Woah! That was a lot of...quantification Normalizing to ubiquitously expressed genes Not as accurate; increased antibody costs; increased...Antibodies Resources on Addgene.org Addgene's Western Blot Protocol Addgene's Western Blot Protocol Video...Looking for a western blot protocol? Check out Addgene's western blot protocol and protocol video!  Antibodies...gel. Handcast gels are significantly cheaper and generate less waste. However, they also add time to an ...in size. However, these systems are expensive, generate plastic waste, and limit the amount of optimization... can only compare samples to a standard curve generated on the same blot. If your protein of interest ...
  4. SciComm: Taking Science to Elementary and Middle Schools

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    July 9, 2019, 12:52 p.m.
    ... terms of the vocabulary--DNA, protein, plasmid, gene, etc. Though I talked about CRISPR’s molecular mechanism...quick tips to get things going: If your PTA has a general meeting and a means to request funding for events...7th grade biology teacher. I led up to my job at Addgene, which is likely a career path none of them had...offered engaging examples of how understanding genetics is so timely.” Genome engineering, and many other...guidance and feedback. Additional resources on the Addgene blog Browse our CRISPR blog posts Download our...science communication blog posts Resources on Addgene.org Check out our comprehensive CRISPR guide Find...
  5. Golden Gate Assembly Upgrades: More Fragments, Faster Assembly, and Higher Fidelity

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    Oct. 11, 2018, 12:30 p.m.
    ...the expected complete sequence for the lacI/lacZ genes (1), while sequencing of white colonies showed a...PMCID: PMC6061786. Additional resources on the Addgene blog Learn the basics of Golden Gate assembly ...other plasmid cloning techniques Resources on Addgene.org Find basic molecular biology protocols Find ...
  6. A Look Back at One Year of Plasmid Sharing for COVID-19 Research

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    July 12, 2021, 1:15 p.m.
    ...Calabrese (activation), from Addgene to better understand which human genes are important for SARS-CoV-...deposited at Addgene. Plasmids deposited from Alejandro Balazs’s lab includes those for generating pseudovirus... deposited the plasmids used for this study at Addgene which include a C-terminal deletion in the spike... Bst polymerase constructs from their assay to Addgene.  Drew Endy’s and Philippa Marrack’s labs also ...investigate how the virus interacts with human cells. Addgene’s mammalian target plasmids express these and other...the COVID-19 pandemic, the Krogan lab at UCSF generated lentiviral vectors expressing SARS-CoV-2 open ...10.1089/crispr.2020.0030 Additional resources on the Addgene blog Learn more about mapping the SARS-CoV-2 -...
  7. Better Dyeing Through Chemistry & Small Molecule Fluorophores

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    Sept. 8, 2016, 2:30 p.m.
    ...from transient overexpression of protein fusions to gene-edited cells can decrease the number of fluorophores...Fluorescent Protein Should I Use? Resources on Addgene.org Generate Fluorescent Protein Fusions Request Plasmids...in-cell labeling strategies have two parts: (1) a genetically encoded “tag” expressed as a fusion with your... dye ligand (e.g., FlAsH, ReAsH) and a short genetically encoded tetracysteine (Cys4) peptide tag could...TMP-tag) – These widely used systems consist of a genetically encoded enzyme variant tag that reacts specifically...such as paclitaxel. Unlike other systems, no genetically encoded tag is required as the small-molecule...strategies have trade-offs between the size of the genetically encoded tag, the speed and selectivity of the...
  8. How to Write a Scientific Review Article

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    Feb. 16, 2017, 3:30 p.m.
    ...T-cell development, physiology and malignancy." Genes & cancer 6.5-6 (2015): 184. PubMed PMID: 26124919...PMCID: PMC4482241. Additional Resources on the Addgene Blog Writing Scientific Manuscripts: Literature...Manuscript 6 Tips for Grant Writing Resources on Addgene.org Check out Our Hot Plasmids Articles to See Compiled...
  9. Hot Plasmids - November 2023

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    Nov. 14, 2023, 3:35 a.m.
    ...delivery of genetic cargo  By Alyssa NeuhausTo improve delivery and reduce off-target effects of gene therapy...system to improve on-target delivery of genetic cargo Optogenetic proximity labeling and TransitID Tracking...continuous evolution and protein engineering to generate seven new prime editors, PE6a–g, that overcome...10.1038/s41467-023-40788-8. PMID 37612276.   Optogenetic proximity labeling and TransitID By Mike Lacy...transcriptional history of a cell. Lin et al. generated a fusion protein called iPAK4 that assembles into...43R] has been one of the hottest antibodies in Addgene’s collection since we began distribution and has...[K28/43R] under the Application section of the Addgene antibody page, and learn more about the whole-brain...
  10. Course-Based Undergraduate Research Experiences (CUREs)

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    Feb. 9, 2023, 2:15 p.m.
    ...my students published their work identifying new genes required for stem and progenitor cell maintenance...incorporated a discovery-based lab on planarian regeneration into one of my own courses, I was excited to...be authentic – students should be attempting to generate new knowledge that will be of genuine interest...Provost’s course recently used a combination of phylogenetic analysis, structural prediction, and bench work...recombinant enzymes in bacteria, purified them to near homogeneity using a 6XHis tag, and compared their specific...
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