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  1. Antibodies 101: Introduction to Immunofluorescence

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    Nov. 16, 2021, 2:15 p.m.
    .... To narrow down which specific methods to use, start by reading the methods sections of papers that have...straightforward than choosing a primary, so we’ll start there. Some of the most important considerations...commentary by Uhlen, et al. 2016 is a good place to start.) Reviewing available antibodies can seem overwhelming...
  2. Plasmids 101: Gibson Assembly and Other Long-Homology Based Cloning Methods

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    March 1, 2016, 3:30 p.m.
    ...to put together DNA fragments. As a fun way to start, I highly recommend watching this entertaining video...vector of choice as shown in the figure below. To start, you need to have DNA fragments with regions of ... to get mixed up with Gibson assembly (they all start with a G!) but actually work by significantly different...
  3. Thoughts on the Future of Research 2015 Boston Symposium

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    Nov. 25, 2015, 4 p.m.
    ...Increase the Starting Salary for Postdocs to $50,000 (the current median postdoc starting salary as reported...information about the postdoc work force, problems start with the question of “What is a Post-doc?” The National...
  4. A Control for All Seasons

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    Oct. 5, 2023, 1:15 p.m.
    ...and outs of controls for biological experiments, starting with general controls and then moving on to controls.... We hope that this blog post will be a useful starting point for you when designing rigorous experiments...for your specific experimental technique before starting. For more information about antibodies and antibody-based...
  5. Technique: Probe Phage Genomes for Host Binding Proteins

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    Sept. 29, 2016, 2:30 p.m.
    ...appropriate inducing agent (0.4 mM IPTG is a good start if you’re using a pET vector) and antibiotic for...protein purification, but overnight at 30°C is a good start. Prepare a lysis solution containing your favourite... solution (around 108 CFU/mL is a good place to start) and add your membranes to the solution, shaking...
  6. Plasmids 101: Restriction Cloning

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    Feb. 18, 2016, 3:42 p.m.
    ...gene into an expression vector, you would want the start of the gene to end up just downstream of the promoter...promoter, you can add an EcoRI site just 5’ of the start of the gene and a HindIII site just 3’ of the end...purification step, it is important to digest plenty of starting material. We recommend 1.5-2μg of insert and 1μg...
  7. Finding Your Perfect Job After University

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    Jan. 12, 2016, 3:30 p.m.
    ...the different tests and became efficient, I then started to become bored because I was not being mentally...mentally challenged. For these and other reasons, I started  looking for other career options after 6 months...dynamic company and so it has the flexibility of a ‘start-up’. I was surprised how well I fit in with the ...
  8. RNA Interference in Plant Biology: New Tools for an Old Favorite

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    Oct. 27, 2020, 1:15 p.m.
    ...function due to the use of exon skipping, alternative start codons, and/or the phenomenon of transcriptional...requires a few initial considerations, such as the starting material (DNA-based vector or purified RNA) and...found at Addgene that could serve as an excellent start (#22988, #137884). Both vectors allow the creation...
  9. Mycoplasma Contamination: Where Does It Come From and How to Prevent It

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    Oct. 8, 2020, 1:15 p.m.
    ...they come in contact with a nutrient source, they start proliferating shortly. Once they are present in ...major source of contamination, the prevention steps start from you. If you are careful enough to provide a...For more tips, check out Addgene's video Getting Started with Tissue Culture below! Mycoplasma removal...
  10. How to Design Your gRNA for CRISPR Genome Editing

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    Sept. 24, 2020, 1:15 p.m.
    ...Kostman.   Important considerations before you start an experiment with CRISPR The hammer, the jigsaw... an alternative ATG downstream of the annotated start codon. Likewise, we avoid target sites that code...target a ~100nt window upstream of the transcription start site (TSS), while for CRISPRi, a ~100nt window downstream...
  11. Transferable Skills Guide: Teamwork

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    Nov. 28, 2017, 2 p.m.
    ... I happily embrace (and admittedly, I may have started that nickname myself). I have my own little Product...post-doc at a school without such an association, start one! These teams can offer a sense of solidarity...just don’t know who you need until the team really starts functioning (or malfunctioning). Clear lines of...
  12. Important Considerations When Using AAVs

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    June 13, 2017, 2:30 p.m.
    ...about adeno-associated Viral Vectors (AAVs) before starting my graduate program at the University of Manitoba...tips that will help you think about how to get started with AAVs. Since my research is rooted in the CNS...may not be the best tool to use. However, we are starting to see that gene expression really does not take...
  13. Antibodies 101: Antibody Engineering and Directed Evolution

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    Aug. 5, 2025, 1:15 p.m.
    ...cycle, your best-performing mutant is usually the starting point for the next cycle. Figure 2: General...Instead of leaving sequence generation to chance, you start with a known or predicted structure of your antibody-antigen... more, the best mutant can then be used as the starting point in the next round of mutant library generation...
  14. Selecting Your Plasmid Purification Kit

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    May 27, 2025, 1:15 p.m.
    ...Obtaining higher quantities of DNA generally means starting with higher volumes of bacterial culture. Plasmid...sufficient plasmid DNA, you may need to adjust your starting culture conditions rather than your kit.   Do ...recycled materials Sustainable forestry certification Starch-based compostable bags for kit components Recyclable...
  15. Antibody Validation for Flow Cytometry

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    Sept. 10, 2024, 1:15 p.m.
    ...different depending on the sample and target type. To start the validation process, one must first confirm that...Characterization through Open Science) initiative has now started producing flow cytometry characterization data ... for your flow experiment. We find it useful to start with a screening procedure in easily genetically...
  16. Viral Vectors 101: Systemic Capsids

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    Oct. 12, 2023, 1:15 p.m.
    ...interest, and health. While it’s always helpful to start with a literature search to see what others have...considerations you’ll need to be aware of before starting an experiment. Controlling expression As systemic...sensors, CRISPR elements, etc... *These are only starting recommendations; you will still need to experimentally...are a good fit for your experiment, it’s time to start selecting and testing systemic capsids! Figure 2...
  17. Addgene Protocols Go Viral: AAV Purification and Titration

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    June 13, 2019, 12:19 p.m.
    ...Titration by qPCR written protocol page. Getting started with tissue culture The cultivation of mammalian...video for some tips and best practices for getting started with tissue cultures. To keep up on all of the...
  18. Depositor Week 2020 is Happening Now. Join us!

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    Nov. 16, 2020, 2:15 p.m.
    ...helped scientists around the world quickly get started with COVID-19 research (check out this article ...from 49 countries* and reached 102 countries. We started from 474 plasmid deposits in 2014 which has grown...
  19. Interview with Bart Newland, Addgene’s Newest Board Member

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    Aug. 3, 2021, 1:15 p.m.
    ...transition now to being general counsel of a small start-up. For the last 20 years, I was a patent counsel...different jobs. Being general counsel at a small start-up is very interesting. It’s very varied. There’...
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