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  1. Site Directed Mutagenesis by PCR

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    Aug. 2, 2016, 2:30 p.m.
    ...substitutions (or deletions) in a tailored manner. The approach can be used in conventional cloning (to introduce...reverse primers are designed to be complementary, but each primer may extend beyond the complementary region...larger band (not shown). As a footnote; a similar approach can be used to identify Cas9/CRISPR-induced genome...template for the mutagenesis reaction. Alternative approaches to site directed mutagenesis Point-mutagenesis...PCR-introduced mutations can make alternative approaches more favorable if you want to introduce a point... introduce a frame-shift mutation. This can be achieved using a restriction enzyme that recognizes a unique...directed mutagenesis is one of the most popular approaches for introducing minor modifications to a plasmid...
  2. Evolution of Brainbow: Using Cre-lox for Multicolor Labeling of Neurons

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    April 24, 2015, 2:39 p.m.
    ...antibodies specific to each fluorophore. Third, Brainbow-1 and Brainbow-2 each contained a “default” state...construct contains two tandem invertible segments, each with two fluorescent protein coding sequences in...then successfully generated custom antibodies to each of these proteins and confirmed that there was no...opening the door for immunostaining analysis. To achieve even cell labeling, they generated farnesylated...-EF1a-BbTagBY. These constructs contain two XFPs each due to size limitations associated with AAV; co-... Nov 1;450(7166):56-62. PubMed. A technicolour approach to the connectome. Lichtman JW, Livet J, Sanes...
  3. Six Spooky Science Stories and Halloween at Addgene

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    Oct. 31, 2019, 1:06 p.m.
    ...gills. It attaches there until they mature and changes sex from male to female. Then, it detaches from the...their foraging trail. They climb upwards until they reach a point where the temperature and humidity favors...Vampirovibrio chlorellavorus is a predatory bacteria that attaches to the cell wall of green algae (Soo et al., 2015...eyestalks. Once ingested by the snail, the larvae reach the eyestalk and transform them into a pulsating... grasshopper harbouring hairworm: a proteomics approach." Proceedings of the Royal Society B: Biological...
  4. Tag Your Favorite Yeast Genes with Ease

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    Nov. 19, 2013, 2:37 p.m.
    ... MS, McKenzie A 3rd, Demarini DJ, Shah NG, Wach A, Brachat A, Philippsen P, Pringle JR. Yeast. 1998 Jul... in epitope tags? Others may be interested in attaching epitope tags to their genes of interest, allowing...complete collection of yeast tagging modules with each possible combination of protease site (TEV or PreScission...and selection marker (KanMX, HphMX, or His3MX).  Each PCR product from this collection will yield an insert...Longtine MS, Shah NG, McKenzie A 3rd, Steever AB, Wach A, Philippsen P, Pringle JR. Yeast. 1998 Jul;14(...
  5. Mapping the 4D nucleome with CRISPR/Cas9

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    Aug. 11, 2015, 2:30 p.m.
    ...could then be used to examine both inter- and intrachromosomal dynamics, and how they change in response ... to SpCas9 and its orthologs NmCas9 and St1Cas9. Each ortholog was fused to a different fluorescent protein... to differences in the PAM sequences required by each ortholog, a gRNA designed for one dCas9 should be...turned their attention to mapping pairs of intrachromosomal loci. The technique successfully resolved ... this work represents the first mapping of intrachromosomal loci, a major benchmark in characterizing ...under lower illumination settings, lowering photobleaching and phototoxicity concerns and extending the...
  6. CRISPR Methods for Bacteria: Genome Engineering, CRISPRa, CRISPRi, Base Editing, and More

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    Sept. 28, 2020, noon
    ...gRNA targeting approach is then used to direct the complex to a specific locus. This approach provides a ...a technique that utilizes phage recombination machinery to promote homologous recombination of linear ...resistance E. coli carrying the phage recombineering machinery are first electroporated with pCas9. Then, pCRISPR...repair template is supplied as a dsDNA fragment. Each round of editing takes two days, and the pTargetF...method in E. coli, Jesse Zalatan’s lab used an approach to identify known proteins involved in the activation...polymorphisms, including antibiotic resistance genes. This approach successfully targeted specific organisms when ...et al., 2018).  Base Editing Among the newest approaches that leverage the remarkable properties of CRISPR-Cas...
  7. The Open Repository of CRISPR Screens: CRISPR Screen Data in One Place

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    Jan. 21, 2020, 2:30 p.m.
    ...houses over 890 CRISPR screens in 629 cell lines, each manually curated and annotated from more than 45... cancer cell lines. Screenshot updated 2024. Each screen curated in ORCS is linked to the original...particular screens of interest.   Figure 3: Each publication featured in BioGRID ORCS has a dedicated...Screenshots updated 2024. Importantly, metadata for each screen is captured by BioGRID curators, including...used by the authors to determine the gene hits for each screen are also captured as metadata.   Screen results...publication are also provided for the user. This approach serves to maintain consistency with published ...
  8. Bricking Science: Portraying Scientific Reality Through LEGO

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    Nov. 29, 2016, 3:30 p.m.
    ... the most approachable for LEGOs. Stop motion consists of taking many pictures, one for each position ...video. We’ve grown attached to the work, and I confess that, when I finish building each scenario, I go “...one doing experiments in France. We can learn with each other through globalized, collaborative thinking...help further unlock the potential contained within each. There must be some way to use LEGOs, which are ...
  9. Tetbow: Bright Multicolor Labeling for Neuronal Tracing

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    Jan. 24, 2019, 2:24 p.m.
    ...light microscopy-based neuronal reconstruction. To achieve stochastic multicolor labeling, Brainbow used the... Stochastic multicolor labeling is possible when each of the XFP genes is introduced at ~2 copies per ...you use AAVs, it typically takes a few weeks to achieve optimal expression of XFPs. Any longer and the ... introduced at ~2 copies per cell per color to achieve the highest color variations. Adjust the plasmid...Tetbow AAVs - You will have to wait a few weeks to achieve an adequate expression level of the Tetbow AAVs...critical to express a minimal amount of tTA to achieve highest expression levels. Clearing large tissues...
  10. Finding Your Science Policy Path

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    Sept. 22, 2020, 1:15 p.m.
    ... target. There are a multitude of options for achieving success in a science policy career with many opportunities...background, learning the science part on the job. Each path to science policy is unique and this creates...that you can attend to help build relationships.  Reach out to a science policy professional over Twitter...s talking about themselves--so don’t be shy and reach out! Someone from your alumni community is a great...audiences during your time in graduate school through outreach organizations and science blogs. Other avenues...organizations, working in student government, and teaching and mentoring others (see more in Figure 2). Starting...resource guide including conferences, societies, and outreach groups. Grab a virtual coffee to chat with someone...
  11. The Importance of High Titer for AAV Transductions

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    March 1, 2018, 2:11 p.m.
    ...Since there is a limited amount of surface area on each cell, the way to get more AAV in contact with the...proportion of AAV particles that make it through each part of the cell on their way to the nucleus where... as many viral particles must infect a cell to achieve visible expression of the protein. However, expression...expression of receptors may not need to be as high to achieve an observable signal in your experiment, therefore...looking for effective gene expression. How do you achieve high titers in the first place? Some AAVs are known...solution. Add a bit less buffer than you would to achieve the exact desired concentration to avoid over-diluting...
  12. Creating accessible biology activities in schools with BioBits

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    Aug. 2, 2018, 12:56 p.m.
    ...complicated (and again, expensive) the different machines are, and how many regulations are in place to ...proteins. FD-CF reactions are also cost-effective, as each one is as cheap as 10 cents, making activities designed...in a variety of settings. If you are a biology teacher at the elementary, middle, or high school level...who can share their experiences and knowledge with each other to help make learning biology more fun – bit...developing synthetic biology based tools for science outreach and advocacy. You can email her at [email protected]... on the Addgene Blog Find planarian tools for teaching developmental biology Use the pathways over time...
  13. Photosensitizer Induced Cell Ablation with FAP-TAP MG-2I-dL5**

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    Sept. 19, 2017, 1:20 p.m.
    ...than KillerRed, with KillerRed reaching greater than 75% photobleaching after just 1 minute of exposure...produce ROS - targeted cell ablation via ROS is achieved through localized expression of the FAP. A new...portion of the complex and is derived from the malachite green (MG) dye, but has been modified with the...longer exposure times (5 minutes vs 10 seconds) to achieve the same level of killing as Mg-2I-dL5**. Mg-2I-dL5...exposure. MG-2I-dL5** experienced minor bleaching after longer exposure times. Additionally, KillerRed requires...
  14. Sweating the Small Stuff: Details in the Lab

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    Feb. 8, 2022, 2:15 p.m.
    ...of ways you could change your variables - your approach, your workflow, or your physical setup - to prevent...protocol when you work and make a checkmark next to each step as you complete it. Yes, this can be incredibly...physical copy. If you’ve got messy handwriting, reach for spreadsheets, printouts, and even label makers...workflow can have a huge impact. Test different approaches, like whether it's better for you to use cold...resistant to. Just like any other experimental approach, use small, incremental changes to understand ... Rachel Leeson...
  15. From Lab Bench to Leadership: Transitioning into Management as a PhD

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    Jan. 21, 2025, 2:15 p.m.
    ... disengagement. By tailoring my leadership approach to each person, I was able to create a more productive...differencesManaging a team isn’t “one size fits all”. Each team member has unique motivations, strengths, and...guidance and structure. I quickly learned that my approach needed to adapt based on individual needs. For...tension between two team members with differing approaches—one detail-focused and the other big-picture ...LinkedIn Learning, or edX. Podcasts: HBR IdeaCast Coaching for Leaders More resources on the Addgene blog...
  16. CasPEDIA: A Functional Classification of Cas Enzymes

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    Jan. 25, 2024, 2:15 p.m.
    ...love, and even some you’ve likely never heard of. Each entry displays the following information for a Cas... get you started, we’ll give a quick overview of each CasPEDIA feature. Activity features: CasID CasPEDIA... will display both the cis and trans activity of each entry. For example, SpyCas9a (one of the most frequently...host factors required for CRISPR processing. For each enzyme, it will also show you how multiplexed arrays...site. In the Experimental Considerations section on each enzyme page, you'll find a link to search Addgene's... as research progresses, but you are invited to reach out to suggest new entries or even new features ...
  17. GCE4All: Making Genetic Code Expansion Accessible

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    June 15, 2023, 1:15 p.m.
    ...non-interacting with) the cells’ own natural translation machinery; these are often incorporated into the cells via...existing GCE tools are not very robust. When using GCE, each component of the experiment system (including media...temperature) may need to be individually optimized for each of the three factors: the ncAA, the tRNA, and the...trade-offs. This balance can be extremely tricky to find: each of the factors can negatively impact both translation...scientist interested in, or currently using, GCE to reach out to them and let them know directly what protocols...  Rachel Leeson...
  18. Viral Vectors 101: Viruses as Biological Tools

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    March 21, 2023, 1:15 p.m.
    ...associations: common colds, COVID-19, norovirus (the stomach flu), and many more. Their infectious nature allows... viral particles, the functional infection unit. Each particle has a viral envelope, which fuses with ...They can also be directly injected into hard-to-reach organs, such as the brain. Secondly, some viruses... post. If a viral vector seems like the right approach for your experiment, you’ll need to decide exactly...adenovirus, and adeno-associated virus (AAV). While each virus allows you to infect cells and deliver cargo...and retro viruses do. They are generally used to achieve transient, high expression of the relevant cargo...
  19. Synthesized by Ginkgo Bioworks, Shared by Addgene: SARS-CoV-2 Plasmids for Many Expression Systems

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    May 19, 2020, 1:15 p.m.
    ...confirmed the expected features and sequences in each plasmid, none of these constructs have been functionally...those found in the bacterial expression plasmids. Each combination is present in two sets of backbones ...standards are met, we are taking a unique hybrid approach compared to our standard pipeline. For the first... are free of mutation.  Once the samples arrive, each group of plates will have select samples prepared...These new processes have been instrumental in achieving our mission to help science move faster in the...the middle of a global pandemic. And the reach of these plasmids is indeed global. Helping scientists speed...
  20. Will You Be My Mentor? Finding and Asking for Mentoring Support

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    Feb. 4, 2014, 3:50 p.m.
    ... I will describe some of the many ways you can approach finding someone to give you advice and guidance...see someone with a great professional presence, approach them for advice on what makes them that way. Is...some of their time. There are many professional coaches who charge for their advice and time. Consider ...highly recommended from someone you trust. A good coach can make a big difference, if you can find one. ...responsible for leading the discussion and for being “coachable”. That means the mentee needs to be open to change...interactions. Watch for the people that are already teaching you and see if there are other ways they can help...
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