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  1. AAVs CREATed for Gene Delivery to the CNS and PNS

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    Sept. 28, 2017, 2:01 p.m.
    ...capsids were packed with a GFP transgene and GFP intensity and transduction efficiency of neurons were measured...AAV.PHP.eB and AAV.PHP.S had 1.5- to 2-fold higher GFP intensity compared to the strains they were derived from...Additional Resources on the Addgene Blog Important considerations when using AAVs Learn more about using AAV ...
  2. CRISPR 101: Making a Knock-In Cell Line

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    Dec. 22, 2022, 2:15 p.m.
    ...inhibit cell cycle regulatory proteins responsible for the transition out of S phase, so cells stay in an...exogenous DNA can be used as well. Below are some considerations for designing donor DNA for successful HDR ...
  3. Fluorescent Proteins 101: Green Fluorescent Protein (GFP)

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    May 15, 2014, 3:33 p.m.
    ...Fluorescent Protein? GFP is a ~27 kDa protein consisting of 238 amino acids derived from the crystal jellyfish...point mutation that increased the fluorescence intensity and photostability of GFP. This also shifted its... blog, you should! He's got great articles and insight on the newest tools and techniques in fluorescent...
  4. Beyond the Blood Brain Barrier: PHP.B Enters the Central Nervous System Via the LY6A Receptor

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    July 23, 2019, 12:46 p.m.
    ... Wilson Lab also looked for the gene variant responsible for the PHP.B permissive phenotype in mice. They... Mychal S. Grames, and Ronald L. Klein. "More expansive gene transfer to the rat CNS: AAV PHP. EB vector...user tips from an AAV rookie  Learn about some considerations when using AAVs Learn more about using AAV ...
  5. New Tools Enable CRISPRa for Neuroscience Applications

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    July 2, 2019, 12:51 p.m.
    ...exception) necessitates such molecular gymnastics for sensitive applications such as CRISPR screening. The plasmids...are often many more genetic strategies) and then consider whether traditional cDNA overexpression is suited...eBook Resources on Addgene.org Check out our comprehensive CRISPR guide Find CRISPR plasmids and resources...
  6. Designing Your Chalk Talk for the Academic Job Interview

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    March 12, 2019, 1:37 p.m.
    ...?" is an open-ended list of proteins. Instead, consider "how do proteins X and Y regulate the Z pathway...that is easily visible from the back of the room. Consider going beyond the whiteboard. You may wish to create...blood sugar. Find an energy bar that you like and consider eating one before your chalk talk. Bring your ...
  7. CRISPR-mediated Plant Base Editors

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    Jan. 3, 2019, 1:35 p.m.
    ...of the desired T-A base pair. Figure 1: Transition mutation (C>T, G>A, A>G, and T>C) installation...also constructed smaller vectors suitable for transient assays using protoplast transformation. Cytosine...72 hours post-transformation/transfection in a transient assay. For stable transformation, regenerated ...
  8. Controlling for Off-target Effects with a New Genome-wide CRISPR Screen Design

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    Sept. 13, 2018, 1:55 p.m.
    ...important to note that in Morgens et al., guides were considered toxic if they were depleted from the screen. ...sites that lack open chromatin marks, DNase hypersensitivity, or are in an enhancer, transcription factor... significant difference in depletion of ricin sensitizer genes identified with short and long guides. ...
  9. Binning Singletons: Tackling Conference Networking When You Don’t Know Anyone

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    Feb. 18, 2020, 2:15 p.m.
    ... bins together at a mixer. We call this Quorum Sensing, after the phenomenon in bacteria that occurs when...gene expression in response to changes in cell density. At the mixer, they meet other Mentors and Singletons...briannadoesbio) June 22, 2019 Favorable conditions - Expansion of networks The last stage is Exponential Growth...
  10. Antibodies 101: Immunoprecipitation

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    Dec. 7, 2021, 2:15 p.m.
    ...When choosing beads, there are several factors to consider. Agarose beads are sponge-like and vary in shape...express the protein of interest, such as a sample transiently transfected or stably infected with the protein...appealing, but the disadvantages must be carefully considered before using. For example, the tag may affect...
  11. Viral Vectors 101: Pseudotyping

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    April 20, 2021, 2:30 p.m.
    ... the virus and is less affected.  Altering sensitivity to serum. Different pseudotyped viruses are differentially... protein that binds phosphatidylserine and low-density lipoprotein receptors (LDLRs) on a cell surface...CD, Friedman T, McClure MO, Weiss RA (1997) Sensitization of rhabdo-, lenti-, and spumaviruses to human...
  12. CRISPR-based Genome Editing Systems For Editing in E. coli

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    April 13, 2021, 1:15 p.m.
    ...pTargetF system consists of one plasmid that expresses the S. pyogenes Cas9, a temperature-sensitive replicon...changed the replicon of pCas into a non-temperature-sensitive replicon, and 3) added the sacB gene for counterselection...
  13. Viral Production at Addgene

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    Oct. 24, 2023, 1:15 p.m.
    ...staining and the molecular weight and relative intensity of the viral capsid proteins are analyzed. The...preparation shows that the vast majority of the vectors consist of full particles (white arrowhead) relative to...targeting integrated copies of the lentiviral Rev responsive element (RRE) gene and the cellular ribonuclease...
  14. Fluorescent Proteins 101: Aptamer Fluorophores

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    April 11, 2017, 2:30 p.m.
    ... can be to get a “bad batch”); Customizable sensitivity and detection - since they frequently undergo...fluorescence for readout may render this approach less sensitive in most applications. Learn About Fluorescent ... sensor could save precious minutes in a time sensitive detection assay. In 1999, Grate and Wilson paired...
  15. Plasmids 101: Gateway Cloning

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    Jan. 12, 2017, 3:30 p.m.
    ...clone. You will also need to use a E. coli strain sensitive to CcdB (e.g. DH5α, TOP10, Mach1). The ccdB gene... the CcdB protein inhibits the growth of CcdB sensitive E. coli strains, most colonies should contain ...sequences, start codon, stop codons, reading frame considerations, etc). This video demonstrates how to use the...
  16. 5 Reasons to Use Reddit for Science Communication

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    Oct. 20, 2016, 2:30 p.m.
    ...place and give you some reasons why you should consider using Reddit to share your science. While Reddit...permanent reference by the Winnower. The only small downside to the AMA from my end as an organizer/promoter... general advice on how to meet people, how to transition out of academia, and other science career topics...
  17. Healthcare Consulting: A Door to the Business of Life Sciences

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    Oct. 13, 2016, 2:30 p.m.
    ...in the door When I was first considering preparing for and transitioning to a career in healthcare consulting...fast turnover of projects, pressure to maintain consistently high levels of performance, and occasionally...
  18. Multicolor Animals: Using Fluorescent Proteins to Understand Single Cell Behavior

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    March 5, 2019, 1:08 p.m.
    ... to solve the problematically low fluorescent intensity of previous versions of Brainbow. Developed from...this system useful for visualization of cellular extensions, such as neurons in the fly visual system, which...cutaneous melanoma induced by mutant BRaf arises from expansion and dedifferentiation of mature pigmented melanocytes...
  19. CRISPR 101: Homology Directed Repair

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    Jan. 26, 2023, 2:15 p.m.
    ...donor (e.g., sister chromatid, plasmid, etc.), and consists of three pathways: classical double-strand break...you need to generate a knock-in.   General considerations for designing a repair template to create mutations...cells than their plasmid counterparts. Another consideration for dsDNA templates is their ability to randomly...
  20. Hot Plasmids: Summer 2024

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    Aug. 27, 2024, 1:15 p.m.
    ...material, which ensures the editor will only be transiently present in transduced cells, limiting off-target.... (2024). Engineered virus-like particles for transient delivery of prime editor ribonucleoprotein complexes...CRISPRoff system — a programmable epigenetic editor consisting of dCas9 fused to a DNA methyltransferase — that...
  21. Fluorescent Proteins 101: When GFP lets you down

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    Aug. 23, 2018, 12:05 p.m.
    ...to be examined on a case-by-case basis. GFP is sensitive to acid The chromophore of GFP can exist in a ...determined in vitro by measuring the fluorescence intensity of purified protein at different acid concentrations... its fluorescence and therefore GFP cannot be downsized by deleting residues. Only about 10 amino acids...
  22. Adeno-associated Viruses (AAVs) for Genome Editing

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    March 27, 2018, 1:32 p.m.
    ...vectors are then packaged into AAV virions via transient transfection of 293T cells with helpers, and used...disadvantages to the AAV-based approach that must be considered when deciding whether to use AAV or CRISPR for... is a Professor of Oncology at the Lombardi Comprehensive Cancer Center, Georgetown School of Medicine...
  23. 10 Steps to a Perfect Science Talk

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    Aug. 23, 2016, 2:30 p.m.
    ... social science to an audience that I thought consisted of all biologists. The social scientists in the...a solution or overcame obstacles. Take time to consider the order of your narrative. Scientists do this...are worried that this might sound condescending, consider explaining the term on a slide but not reading...
  24. Site Directed Mutagenesis by PCR

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    Aug. 2, 2016, 2:30 p.m.
    ...repetitive sequences, but if present, a minor extension can usually ensure that the 3’-base(s) do not ...manufacturers’ PCR protocol. Be sure to adjust the extension time to match the size of your template. Amplification...PubMed PMID: 2448875. 4. Xia, Yongzhen, et al. "New insights into the QuikChangeTM process guide the use of...
  25. March for Science

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    April 21, 2017, 2:30 p.m.
    ...States government? Politics and science are intrinsically linked: governments exist in reality and science...include science in decision making, it will be considered a success. Below are resources for the march ... “politicized science” ABC News: White House considering gutting 38 EPA programs: draft budget  Science...
  26. Scientific Reproducibility - Focusing on Solutions at the Minisymposium on Reproducibility

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    May 18, 2018, 7:32 p.m.
    ...really there are no positive results to be found. Consider the hypothetical situation in Figure 1 where many... (or pre-publish) sound data even if it isn’t considered immediately impactful. Down the line we may see...Scientific Figures into Dashboards and Share Your Insights Who gives a tweet? 9 facts about scientists on...
  27. Finding Your Perfect Job After University

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    Jan. 12, 2016, 3:30 p.m.
    ...industry positions. There were, however, some downsides to working in a large commercial company. In my...sometimes go unnoticed at large organizations. Another downside to large commercial companies which are reliant... treatment outcomes. I would say that the only downside of modern genetics from the perspective of somebody...
  28. A Guide to Getting Started in Undergrad Research

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    June 8, 2021, 1:15 p.m.
    ...professional training after earning a doctorate Considered a "stepping stone" position to become a professor... lab Undergraduate student Roles and responsibilities can vary "Lab assistants" usually wash glassware...1-2 years) Often a gap-year position taken to transition to the next career stage (ex: grad school, med...
  29. FLEx Technology and Optogenetics: Flipping the switch on gene expression with high spatial and temporal resolution

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    Oct. 17, 2019, 12:28 p.m.
    ... the discovery of microbial rhodopsins, light-sensitive proteins that absorb photons for energy conversion... neurons in the brain are not naturally light-sensitive, so the selective expression of opsin genes in...neuronal subpopulations, and this represents a major downside in optogenetics (Belzung et al., 2014). This could...
  30. Antibodies 101: Introduction to Antibodies

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    Jan. 19, 2021, 2:15 p.m.
    ...sequences can be optimized for specificity and sensitivity, for example by changing certain amino acids ... that can pass through each well - the optical density (OD) - of the known and experimental wells is measured...is used to detect proteins on the surface of or inside whole cells. Antibodies - typically, primary antibodies...
  31. Antibodies 101: Designing Your First Flow Panel

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    May 28, 2024, 1:45 p.m.
    ...the surface or the inside of your cells. While proteins themselves can emit intrinsic fluorescence when...fixable dye stains that react with free amines on and inside the cells and are thus typically used for distinguishing...
  32. Prime Editing: Adding Precision and Flexibility to CRISPR Editing

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    Jan. 13, 2025, 9:49 p.m.
    ...developed in David Liu’s lab in 2019, has added considerably more precision and flexibility to the CRISPR...engages the prime editor protein. The prime editor consists of a Cas9 nickase fused to a reverse transcriptase...mismatch repair   ✓   ✓ ~ ~ ~ Transiently co-express mismatch repair inhibitor MLH1dn ...
  33. 15 Hot Plasmids from 2017

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    Jan. 9, 2018, 3:02 p.m.
    ...gels. They are shared through Addgene without licensing restrictions. Use these instructions to prepare... genome, many applications in biotech, and is considered the most studied Gram-positive bacterium, many...University of Minnesota recently deposited a comprehensive set of plasmids that can be used for either ...
  34. PEI Calculator for Planning AAV Packaging Transfections

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    Jan. 23, 2018, 2:04 p.m.
    ...you plan PEI transfections for AAV packaging, considering using this PEI Calculator. AAV packaging typically...Additional Resources on the Addgene Blog Important Considerations When Using AAVs AAVs Are Great Tools for Gene...
  35. AAV Packaged on Request is Here!

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    Jan. 10, 2025, 1:01 p.m.
    ...AAV Packaged on Request, an expansion of our viral vectors service, has officially launched! As of today... excited for all the ways this much-requested expansion will allow us to better serve our community. If...
  36. What's New in CRISPR - Winter 2018

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    Dec. 18, 2018, 1:17 p.m.
    ...developed a platform called SHERLOCK (specific high-sensitivity enzymatic reporter unlocking) to detect single...further to provide multiplexed detection, higher sensitivity, and more. Read the paper in Science Find...
  37. Grad School Advice Part 2: Building Community

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    Oct. 6, 2016, 2:30 p.m.
    ... hard about picking a good mentor, and begin considering career options early. Tune in for great advice...year dip (see graph). Niroshi and Ben give their insights as to what causes this dip. 11:11 - 15:37 : How...
  38. Make a Splash: Notions of Scientific Impact Are Evolving

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    Dec. 5, 2014, 2:54 p.m.
    ...journals has risen steadily from 1995 to 2013. Considering citations to all articles, Anurag Acharya and...their own libraries and offering another way to consider and quantify the impact of scientific publications...
  39. 2022 and 2023: Reflections and Looking Forward

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    Feb. 23, 2023, 2:15 p.m.
    ...exemplifies our long-standing commitment to be responsive to the community’s needs and our commitment to...many exciting things planned in 2023, from the expansion of our Data Hub to process improvements in every...
  40. Science Communication for Everyone

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    April 16, 2019, 1:05 p.m.
    ... It is important to identify your audience and consider their background. Social media is a powerful tool...what you are trying to convey without having to extensively use Google search. Be careful about hidden connotations...
  41. Let There Be LITE Plasmids

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    Nov. 21, 2013, 3:56 p.m.
    ... another level with the addition of two light-sensitive ingredients - CRY2 and CIB1 – which they borrowed...advantages of the new system: "First, the light-responsive molecules of cryptochrome 2 are the chromophores...
  42. What's New in CRISPR - December 2019

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    Dec. 17, 2019, 2:37 p.m.
    ...delivery by lentiviral capsid-based bionanoparticle Transient expression of CRISPR/Cas9 in cells has advantages...for packaging Cas9/gRNA ribonucleoproteins for transient expression. They replaced the tetraloop of the...
  43. Editor's Choice, August 2016

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    Sept. 2, 2016, 1:32 p.m.
    ...CRISPR-based technique to generate C->T or G->A transitions in a target sequence in live cells. This technique...endonuclease (dCas9) fused to a deaminase to make the transitions at target sequences specified by gRNAs. Caveats...
  44. Top 10 Open Science Developments of 2013

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    Dec. 19, 2013, 3:46 p.m.
    ...traction. One way to consider where the open access (OA) movement might be going is to consider some of the places...
  45. Searchable and Sortable gRNAs for Your Next CRISPR Experiment

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    May 17, 2016, 2:30 p.m.
    ...sequence variations (e.g. SNPs) exist. Additionally, consider testing multiple gRNAs targeted to the same locus.... As you develop and confirm new gRNAs, please consider submitting their sequences (and plasmids!) so ...
  46. Three Tips to Organize Your Lab Notebooks in the New Year

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    Jan. 2, 2014, 3:44 p.m.
    ... the spine. For binders of protocols and data, consider using color coded binders and tabs (for different...to protocols in real time. You may also want to consider moving your paper spreadsheets for reagent storage...
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