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  1. What's New in CRISPR - November 2021

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    Nov. 18, 2021, 2:15 p.m.
    ... Science Find the SEND plasmids    Figure 1: SEND combines an endogenous Gag homolog, cargo RNA...AsCas12f1. They found that this system, without any modifications, is effective in genome editing in both bacteria...therapeutically relevant gene targets and expand the application to the possible treatment of genetic disease....
  2. Writing Scientific Manuscripts: Literature Searching, Reading, & Organizing

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    May 5, 2015, 3:54 p.m.
    ...Set a goal for paper-reading, even starting out at 1 paper/week will be useful. Check out the hashtag #365papers...looking for a particular protocol or are trying to replicate an experiment, the methods section probably won...is science’s way of validating work prior to publication, it doesn’t mean that there are no mistakes or...
  3. Antibodies 101: ELISA (Enzyme-linked Immunosorbent Assay)

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    Aug. 24, 2021, 1:15 p.m.
    ... to the use of multiple antibodies. Figure 1: Overview of using Sandwich ELISA to quantitatively...the most common type of competitive ELISA is a modification of the sandwich ELISA as described here, the...ELISA, the only difference being the additional amplification step, which helps to visualize low-abundance...
  4. A Look at Addgene's QC Process

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    May 6, 2025, 1:15 p.m.
    ...conclusions.  Figure 1. Potential points where DNA errors can be introduced, indicated by exclamation marks... utilize an array of tools that rely on DNA amplification and manipulation to produce and edit plasmids...places where DNA is being created, such as PCR amplification or bacterial growth. Created with BioRender..... For more information, see the press release. Catching and addressing QC issues Addgene’s QC team has...has developed a process for identifying, categorizing, and resolving a variety of QC issues. This process...discrepancies can be caught prior to distribution. Catching these errors prevents future experimental issues...during analysis. These include topics such as: locations in a plasmid that are less likely to affect function...
  5. 7 Simple Strategies to Resolve Conflicts with Difficult Supervisors

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    Jan. 21, 2015, 1:30 p.m.
    ...supervisor, even if he or she is a difficult person: 1) Understand your supervisor’s expectations Every ... series.  “The only healthy communication style is assertive communication.” - Jim Rohn, Author, Entrepreneur...I heard about supervisors in all of the above categories. In addition, I also learned about two other ...Assertiveness? An assertive person is able to communicate their ideas confidently while also considering...of the most frequent sources of conflict is miscommunication. For example, you might misunderstand your...the wrong direction. The best way to avoid miscommunication is to follow up after every meeting with an...workplace, these strategies will help you to communicate with confidence earn respect from your supervisor...
  6. Plasmids 101: The Wide World of Natural Plasmids

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    Oct. 8, 2024, 1:15 p.m.
    ...basis of many molecular biology tools! Figure 1: Common functions of natural plasmids. Created with...Shareck et al., 2004). Plasmid categorization is complex Plasmid classification has shifted over the years...us! A plasmid is a small piece of DNA that can replicate independently from its host’s chromosome. Although...genes between bacteria can also have serious implications for public health. Bacteriocin plasmids: microbial...poisoning, the difference is virulence plasmids! This category includes genes that help bacteria invade hosts...years, and new classifications are still being created as whole-genome sequencing becomes more relevant (... common plasmid features, such as origins of replication and promoters, check out our other Plasmids 101...
  7. Illuminating Epigenetics with A FRET Based Biosensor

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    Nov. 19, 2015, 3:30 p.m.
    ...treatment and improving patients lives. References 1. Ong-Abdullah, Meilina, et al. "Loss of Karma transposon...Mechanisms of epigenetic modifications The main mechanism of epigenetic modification is chromatin remodeling...literally means ‘on top of the genome’). Epigenetic modifications can result in phenotypic changes without any...any change in genotype. Epigenetic modifications play a large role in turning genes ‘off’ and ‘on’, signaling...two main mechanisms, either through histone modifications, which can influence the transcription of genes...hypomethylation, on the other hand, has also been implicated in the development and progression of cancer ...enzyme digestion, DNA adenine methyltransferase identification, and bisulfite sequencing. However none of ...
  8. CRISPR 101: Mammalian Expression Systems and Delivery Methods

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    Sept. 24, 2015, 2:30 p.m.
    ...If you already have an end product in mind, steps 1 and 2 will generally be straightforward. Likewise ...well as suitable applications. Expression System Components of System Application Mammalian expression...CRISPR mammalian expression systems, the typical applications for each, and potential delivery methods.   ...Select the appropriate CRISPR tools for your application: Wildtype Cas9 or Cas9 nickase are appropriate... or introducing mutations and tags, while a catalytically dead dCas9 can be used in conjunction with activator...or more sgRNAs and Cas9 are required for any application. If you want to include a homology directed repair...Cas9-gRNA complex and delivered to cells using cationic lipids. Transient expression of CRISPR components...
  9. 3D Printing Meets CRISPR Cas9

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    Oct. 17, 2017, 12:55 p.m.
    ... – a mechanical device that could be used to bend 1/8th inch steel wire into a backbone structure of a...development programs for bioscience educators. Using these hands-on tools, educators introduce their students to...biologists have always struggled to effectively communicate the nuances of protein structure in a flat 2-...dangerous. Subscribe to CRISPR Blog Posts How do educators and students use molecular models?   We created...something tangible. Under the guidance of a trained educator, these instances of focused attention become magical... their labs. Soon after we began working with educators in our Center for BioMolecular Modeling, we spun...through flexibility It is common knowledge in the education community that All models are wrong….Some models...
  10. Reaching out to China: Canton Nucleic Acids Forum (CNAF) 2015

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    Dec. 1, 2015, 3:30 p.m.
    ...viruses - 2 cas systems regulate at the DNA level and 1 at the RNA level. Udi Qimron from Tel Aviv University...chemical replication of RNA in the absence of evolved enzymatic machinery (i.e. RNA replication with no...Guangzhou and the Science City The conference was located in the modern, relatively new “Science City” area...and technology companies and start-ups choose to locate there. I made time to go into the city of Guangzhou...inheritance that might be less error prone than DNA replication. He too mentioned how “surprising” small RNAs...Steitz quipped that RNA in the ribosome is in a complicated conformation “not like DNA which has a boring...
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