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  1. Channelrhodopsins with improved light sensitivity for minimally-invasive optogenetics

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    Blog Post
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    Nov. 3, 2020, 2:15 p.m.
    ...recombinant channelrhodopsin sequences. The model first removed sequences from the library predicted to...reducing the library to 1,161 sequences. Thirty of these remaining sequences were selected for characterization...to have improved photocurrent properties: The sequence and structures that determine membrane expression...model was trained to predict if a channelrhodopsin sequence would result in a functional channelrhodopsin,...library of ~120,000 predicted channelrhodopsin sequences would have photocurrent properties best suited...for less-invasive optogenetics experiments. The sequences in this library were designed using structural...
  2. Design Tips for Prime Editing

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    Jan. 23, 2025, 2:15 p.m.
    ...scaffold sequence into the genome, ensure it is not homologous to the target genomic sequence (Chen et...experimental design, especially the design of the RNA sequences you’ll use in prime editing. We thought we’d collect...both the genomic location to be edited and the sequence of the edit, so its design changes for every new... prime editing application. And optimizing its sequence is important, as prime editing efficiency is affected...content are most likely to be successful, although sequences with G/C content outside this range can still ... more important to test different lengths and sequences, as unintended secondary structures in your pegRNA...Created with BioRender.com. What to edit The sequence you choose to install can influence the success...
  3. To Codon Optimize or Not: That is the Question

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    Nov. 12, 2020, 2:15 p.m.
    ...anticodon,  a three nucleotide sequence complementary to the mRNA sequence. The 3’ end of  the tRNA binds...the amino acid that corresponds to the anticodon sequence. That means there are 61 possible tRNAs. Cells...and thus protein expression without altering the sequence of the protein. As DNA synthesis has become quite...scientists to re-synthesize DNA with the most optimized sequence. Unfortunately, it is not always easy to identify... certain systems, synonymous changes to a gene sequence can cause unexpected detrimental results to the...could remove information encoded in the primary sequence of a particular gene which could affect translation...available online to both determine and synthesize DNA sequences for optimal expression in your system of choice...
  4. Multiplexed Capture of Promoter-enhancer 3D Chromatin Structures Using CRISPR

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    July 2, 2020, 12:40 p.m.
    ...They found that DNA sequences targeted by the gRNAs were the top enriched sequences in the experiment and...supporting roles. Enhancers are cis regulatory DNA sequences that, when bound by transcription factors, can...looping with the photo “developed” by analyzing DNA sequencing data. While “pictures” generated with current...chimeric DNA fragments by PCR or next-generation sequencing. Figure 1: Overview of the key steps of... DNA fragments can be detected by PCR or deep sequencing. A drawback of the original CAPTURE method...gRNA expression. Additionally, CAPTURE 3C-based sequencing requires a large number of cells (~5x107). Together...BioTAP-tag is a 69 aa long biotinylation targeting sequence that is recognized by biotin ligases normally ...
  5. Kiran Musunuru on the Newest TALEN Genome-Editing System

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    Dec. 10, 2013, 3:13 p.m.
    ...desired sequences. TALENs are much more reliable. If you design them for a particular sequence, there ...can be programmed to bind to essentially any DNA sequence desired. This technology allows you to create ...do you use this kit to target a particular DNA sequence? Musunuru: The kit includes 832 plasmids containing...DNA-binding domain to recognize any desired 15 base pair sequence in the genome in rapid fashion. The two remaining...there is a much better chance they will bind that sequence. That’s the revolutionary aspect: TALENs take a...: The power here is that you could potentially sequence a large number of individuals and find several...
  6. CRISPR-Cas14: a family of small DNA-targeting enzymes enabling high-fidelity SNP genotyping

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    Nov. 29, 2018, 1:53 p.m.
    ...cleave a targeted sequence of ssDNA. Unlike Cas9, Cas14 does not require a PAM sequence. In addition to ... types of nucleic acids and required a certain sequence specificity in the middle of the gRNA to be activated...mutations. By providing a gRNA specific of a viral sequences, for instance, the enzymes are activated and can...Fluorescent signal indicates the presence of this viral sequence in the assay. By adding Cas14 to the mix, you ...
  7. Making CRISPR Plasmids Using Fragmid

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    Aug. 29, 2024, 1:15 p.m.
    ... and then plasmid sequencing if you can. To quote Doench, “Whole plasmid sequencing is just part of doing...enzyme that cleaves outside of its recognition sequence. This means that each component can be designed...? The Doench lab tested the Fragmid system by sequencing 60 individual assemblies created over five months...82 of the correctly banded clones for plasmid sequencing and found 98% of the plasmids were perfectly ...confirm that at least one plasmid was the correct sequence for every individual assembly. What destination...051 (for stable fly cell lines; attL and attR sequences for genome integration by phiC31) Drosophilia...pRDB_053 (for transgenic flies; gypsy insulator sequences; white + selectable marker; attB site for genome...
  8. Genome-wide Screening Using CRISPR

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    Aug. 18, 2015, 2:30 p.m.
    ...next-generation sequencing (E). Considerations and tips for successful screens Next-generation sequencing - CRISPR...guide RNA (gRNA). The ~20 nucleotide targeting sequence within the gRNA is defined by the user, and it...immediately 5’ to a protospacer adjacent motif (PAM) sequence. Co-delivery of wild-type Cas9 and a gRNA generates...screening due to the broad range of potential target sequences and ease of generating gRNA-containing plasmids...generate lentivirus. Be sure to use next-generation sequencing to check the quality of your amplification. If...by a unique barcode on each plasmid. As such, sequencing CRISPR libraries after amplification and after... a screen requires the use of next-generation sequencing. Representation - Most libraries contain 3-6 ...
  9. Recombinase-based State Machines Enable Order-dependent Logic in vivo

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    July 28, 2016, 2:30 p.m.
    ...machines (RSMs), which take on a particular DNA-sequence configuration (state) based on the identity and...RSMs work? The state of an RSM is defined by the sequence within a prescribed region of DNA termed the “...straightforward way to read the state of an RSM is to sequence the register. In our paper (1), we allowed individual... register region and sent the PCR product for sequencing.  A less straightforward, but more population-wide...of state interrogation mentioned above (Sanger sequencing, qPCR, and fluorescent reporter-based) each come...with their advantages and disadvantages. Sanger sequencing is simple and the most accurate method as it ...the state of a register. However, each Sanger sequencing reaction can only be performed on one register...
  10. FastCloning: A Newer, Simpler Cloning Technique

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    Blog Post
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    Nov. 1, 2016, 2:30 p.m.
    ...and amplification of a recombinant DNA without sequence alteration. Molecular cloning techniques are some... DNA polymerase, the construction of specific sequences for base pair overhangs, insert and vector purification...products, nor does it require the use of specific sequences. Read on to learn how easy this process is and.... The primers used to amplify the insert have sequences specific to the insert with an additional 15-17...with the appropriately sized product, purify and sequence the plasmid to confirm no mutations were introduced...FastCloning: a highly simplified, purification-free, sequence-and ligation-independent PCR cloning method." ...
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