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  1. Viral Vectors 101: Virus Safety

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    June 22, 2023, 1:15 p.m.
    ...than cell cultures do, and tired researchers are accident-prone researchers. Note that safety policies will...have become a regular part of basic biological research as well as clinical therapy. These biological ...in non-target cells, including yourself as the researcher.   Figure 1: Separation of retroviral ... delivered, that is a higher risk cargo for a researcher to come into contact with than GFP. Similarly...need to be done in a biosafety cabinet. Many researchers choose to wear eye protection when they are working...likely to want to cut a few corners. For many researchers, viruses might be the most dangerous things they...
  2. Experimenting in an Open Source lab: from CRISPR to Cats

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    July 23, 2015, 2:30 p.m.
    ... involved in developing tools and solutions to research problems. This movement calls itself the Open ...and is part of a bigger movement in a variety of research sectors to provide open source technologies and...and spaces where interested parties can do research. This interest manifested itself in the creation of...collaboratively to solve, we want to focus our research on worm locomotion, but our worms are constantly...automated microscope  to keep our worms and our research goals in focus. Developing these skills relies...submit our new strains back to the CGC for other researchers to use. Although we haven’t yet made our final...University of Victoria. After a decade at Microsoft Research working on speech recognition, he returned to ...
  3. Quick Guide to Working with Drosophila Part 1: Getting Started with Flies

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    July 13, 2017, 2:30 p.m.
    ...show you how Drosophila can be used to push your research in new and exciting directions. Drosophila are...the fourth and Y chromosomes are miniscule, so researchers generally do not manipulate them. Essentially...accessible resource out there to help keep your research moving. Below, you’ll find some great introductory... resources. As you dive deeper into Drosophila research, you’ll find more resources that may be more tailored...look up information about your fly gene using the search box in the upper right hand corner. They have video...Drosophila reagents are generously shared among the research community. They maintain many fly stocks that ...stocks are available at Bloomington, but you can search for various fly reagents on the Bloomington website...
  4. Isolating Genomic Regions of Interest with the CRISPR System

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    May 30, 2019, 12:44 p.m.
    ...While much of CRISPR research has focused on genome editing, numerous discoveries have been made using...But dCas9 does not cleave the DNA. Much of the research using dCas9 has focused on transcriptional activation...antibody targeting the 3xFLAG tag, allowed these researchers to isolate dCas9 with the bound genomic locus...flavors to this methodology. Using this technique, researchers have begun to make important discoveries in various... region, other forms of enChIP, and additional research conducted in the Hodaka Fujii Laboratory, please...enChIP) using CRISPR." Biochemical and biophysical research communications 439.1 (2013): 132-136. PubMed PMID...the analysis of bacterial genome functions." BMC research notes 11.1 (2018): 387. PubMed PMID: 29898790....
  5. Lentiviral Vector Uses and Overview

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    May 19, 2016, 2:30 p.m.
    ...immunotherapy, but this research is still in the pre-clinical/early clinical stages. Researchers are also working...vector history and components In the early 1990s, researchers developed viral vector systems based on retroviruses...response, it should come as no surprise that researchers are interested in developing these vectors for...vectors have become standard in gene therapy. Researchers have also developed integrase-deficient lentiviral...come a long way since the 1990s, both in terms of research impact and safety. Many of Addgene’s most requested...Virus Biosafety Find Lentiviral Vectors for Your Research  ...
  6. Transferable Skills Guide: Career Planning Resources

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    Nov. 14, 2017, 2 p.m.
    ... A recent survey of PhDs found that many researchers feel that they lack formal training in a variety...out to fill this gap by both highlighting that researchers do learn MANY transferable skills while working... is clearly a good idea to be diligent in your research, remember that you will not be a graduate student...training. Further, even for those students and researchers who do take the initiative to develop themselves...have a well-groomed LinkedIn page. Here you can search for jobs, post your CV, and, most importantly, ... can be critical to a focused and effective job search. As with any online forum, there is an etiquette... someone a lot older than you are; try using ResearchGate to see where other graduate students and post-docs...
  7. Healthcare Consulting: A Door to the Business of Life Sciences

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    Oct. 13, 2016, 2:30 p.m.
    ...depending on the part of the company involved: Research & Development (R&D) teams at pharma companies ...companies carry out preclinical and clinical research to discover and test the best new therapeutics. Consultants...among physicians and scientists about clinical research, drugs, the diseases they can treat, and diagnostic...client might need to get a large amount of market research done to inform a go/no-go decision in a very short...PhD, an MD, or someone trained in any aspect of research in biology or medicine you will bring an essential...global health organizations, investment and equity research firms, biotech start-ups, venture capital firms...consultants. I have even seen consultants go back to research and bench science, with a newfound appreciation...
  8. Twenty Years of Sharing: Expanding Accessibility

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    Nov. 21, 2024, 10:47 p.m.
    ...a little over half of our orders coming from researchers outside the USA, having some materials available...data and resources to increase accessibility to researchers around the globe. Addgene’s educational resources...become our collection pages. These pages allowed researchers to easily access and compare their options for...expression types, and more, all of which help a researcher understand if a material is right for their experiment...2023, we had over 900 posts, which were read by researchers all over the world — and we really do mean all...educational resources’ value is feedback from the researchers who use them. The best part of any conference...crowdsourcing experimental help. We love it when a researcher reaches out to ask if they can help us create...
  9. The Challenges of Cell Culture

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    May 5, 2016, 2:30 p.m.
    ...Biotechnology and Biological Sciences Research Council (BBSRC) and Medical Research Council (MRC) require authentic...the amount of money wasted in basic oncological research due to contamination are in the tens or hundreds...lines deposited with them and used by different researchers are free of contamination and match their original...perhaps a working cell bank has been made by a research institution (an excellent practice), or maybe ...Warwick University, gaining extensive cell culture research experience through working for a variety of pharmaceutical..., HeLa cells, and cell culture contamination." Archives of pathology & laboratory medicine 133.9 (2009...
  10. 2022 and 2023: Reflections and Looking Forward

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    Feb. 23, 2023, 2:15 p.m.
    ...to share curated information about AAV usage in research applications. Scientists around the world can ...Reports receive a DOI for citation, crediting researchers when their data is used by the community to drive...in materials sharing, information sharing, and research reproducibility while expanding our suite of materials... materials and services to support more research and innovation around the world. As always, we seek to...opening up science to help create new knowledge and research opportunities. I have spent the last 9 months ...same is Addgene’s commitment to supporting the research community through sharing science and distributing...
  11. Download Science-Themed Zoom Backgrounds from Addgene

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    April 22, 2021, 1:15 p.m.
    ... you’re working with AAV or lentivirus in your research, you might want to use one of our virus backgrounds...have ready-to-use lentiviral preps for COVID-19 research, pooled CRISPR lentiirus libraries, pooled barcoding... virus background.           Maybe your viral research has taken you in the direction of COVID-19. We...find plasmid tools to accelerate your COVID-19 research.  Download the red COVID-19 background.       ...Here, you can browse plasmids by field, organism, research technique, and more. Download the green DNA background...whether you use molecular biology tools in your research or not! And learn more about the variety of careers...
  12. Viral Vectors 101: Integrase-Deficient Lentiviral Vectors

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    May 13, 2025, 1:15 p.m.
    ...over three decades. Widely used across various research applications, they have become indispensable tools...and organisms. They can be used for a variety of research purposes, like creating stable cell lines, delivering...vectors work with regards to integration, and how researchers have modified them to prevent this integration... DNA… forever!  This can be an advantage for researchers looking to generate long-lasting changes in cells...genome (Figure 1). IDLVs were first discovered by researchers investigating HIV integrase mutants in the early... choice for certain types of clinical or basic research applications. Considerations for IDLV use If you...you know how IDLVs could be useful in your own research, we wish you the best of luck with any experiments...
  13. Five Popular Model Organisms

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    April 11, 2019, 12:39 p.m.
    ...Morgan Model organisms are vital tools used by researchers around the globe. These organisms share many ...most preferred mammalian model organism of many researchers: the mouse (Mus musculus). Mice have many advantages... human diseases and have successfully helped researchers develop a variety of therapies. For example, ...fly. The fruit fly has been used in scientific research for over a century but was brought to the forefront...Morgan, who is known as the “father” of Drosophila research. Morgan discovered that genes were found within...is a commonly used model organism in scientific research. Yes, the same kind we use in breads and other...molecular biology reference Find plasmids for your research ...
  14. Antibodies 101: Introduction to Immunofluorescence

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    Nov. 16, 2021, 2:15 p.m.
    ...within a cell,” “Does this disease change the architecture of my cells,” or “How does this mutation impact...about IF, direct and indirect. For direct IF, researchers use a single antibody to visualize their target...their results and corresponding protocols. Other researchers may also have tested an antibody in IF and will...organism that is underrepresented in the biomedical research community. You may have to take some risks on ...provide you not only answers to your most pressing research questions, but also stunning images (am I the ...results as artwork at home?). Take your time to research antibodies, protocols, and appropriate controls...Additional Resources on the Addgene blog Learn about research applications of antibodies in Introduction to ...
  15. Targeting HIV-1 with CRISPR: Shock and Kill or Cut it Out?

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    May 10, 2016, 2:30 p.m.
    ...latently infected cells. To truly cure HIV-1, researchers need to vanquish these hidden viral reservoirs...“shock and kill” the HIV-infected reservoir, researchers have previously used histone deacetylase (HDAC...could permit some viral protein production, so researchers are also interested in precisely excising the... were used for proof-of-concept studies, but researchers believe that using CRISPR/Cas9 could improve ...represent exciting advances in preclinical HIV-1 research that should be pursued in animal models, and it...benefit many others and accelerate the pace of research. We at Addgene hope to see the problem of in vivo...updated CRISPR Guide! Find CRISPR Plasmids for Your Research Browse gRNA Design Tools  ...
  16. Reflections and Looking Ahead

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    Feb. 25, 2025, 2:15 p.m.
    ... discovery. Over 150,000 plasmids empowering researchers worldwide. Countless breakthroughs enabled by...characterized antibodies, and our contributions to key research papers are already inspiring higher standards ...as DNA or bacterial stabs — ‌and reinventing our search experience so you can find exactly what you need... evolving rapidly, and with it, the needs of researchers worldwide. Through our growing community on Bluesky...incredible journey. Together, we're not just sharing research materials — we're accelerating the future of science...critical to enhance reproducibility in biomedical research. eLife, 13, e100211. https://doi.org/10.7554/eLife...
  17. New Norepinephrine Indicators: nLightG and nLightR

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    Dec. 12, 2023, 2:15 p.m.
    ...expand the toolbox for researchers looking to study norepinephrine, the Patriarchi lab continues to work...sensors was developed, named GRABNE, which helped researchers visualize norepinephrine (Feng et al., 2019).... and were only available as green probes. The Patriarchi Lab aimed to overcome these limitations by developing...nLightG. Many thanks to Mike Waring and Tommaso Patriarchi for their assistance with this blog post. References...Benke, D., Weber, B., Bohacek, J., Reiner, A., … Patriarchi, T. (2023). Sensitive multicolor indicators for...
  18. 6 Steps to Submitting a Resume That Gets Seen

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    July 9, 2015, 2:30 p.m.
    ...for jobs posted online as one part of their job search. This is especially true of scientists seeking ...Follow job boards and check them regularly Use your research skills to determine which job boards list positions...clearly describe that the roles do not involve bench research. I am always surprised at how many applicants ...diffrent types of positions (for example, bench research vs. project managment) your resume should also...post for additioanal advice for the science career search.  You might also enjoy the other posts in the Addgene... job search...
  19. The Michael Davidson Collection: One-Stop Shop for Fluorescent Proteins

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    July 29, 2014, 6:16 p.m.
    ...collection of plasmids is available in an easily searchable format on Addgene’s Michael Davidson Fluorescent...to either the N-or the C-terminus. Even if a researcher’s gene of interest isn’t in the ORF collection...in the Davidson lab for the last four years. “Researchers can make their own target if it is not already...can essentially cut and paste quite quickly. Researchers should keep in mind that a very simple sequential...deposit the tools he and his team created with the research community at large, "[Fluorescent proteins are...been very adamant that we distribute to as many researchers as we could, and Addgene is a wonderful vehicle...
  20. London Calling - Addgene’s New Europe Office in London

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    June 10, 2014, 3:20 p.m.
    ..., I moved to Albion six years ago to work as a research associate after having earned a PhD in Developmental...the University of Paris VII. During my years in research, I developed several new plasmids, including: ... believe that a lot of European students and researchers are craving, like I was, for a better way to ...Biology. She has worked in a range of labs - cancer research, microbiology, virology, and genetics - before...scientists together from all over the world to exchange research materials in an easy way. She has a passion for...she can help the scientists in Europe with their research.   Europe, we are all geared up to answer your...
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