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  1. What's New in CRISPR - November 2021

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    Nov. 18, 2021, 2:15 p.m.
    ...labs have recently published work that provides a solution to this problem. A miniature CRISPR-Cas system...describes an effective miniature Cas system that utilizes a Cas12f from a different species, Acidibacillus...mismatch repair (MMR) interfered with the desired resolution of prime editing intermediates. Building upon...systems improve gene editing performance at therapeutically relevant gene targets and expand the application...
  2. Tagging Optogenetics and Chemogenetics Receptors: Fluorescent Proteins and Other Options

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    May 11, 2021, 1:15 p.m.
    ...membrane. The haemagglutinin (HA) tag is a small 9 amino acid epitope of the haemagglutinin of the influenza...immunohistochemistry methods, these proteins are routinely fused to ‘tag’ or ‘label’ proteins to facilitate...nanogold particles, that allow a high-spatial resolution of the protein localization. Surprisingly our...
  3. Viral Vectors 101: Virus Safety

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    June 22, 2023, 1:15 p.m.
    ...it. This will help you understand what safety precautions to take, and if something does happen, ensure... retrovirus) and gamma retrovirus require more caution as they are integrating viruses – they physically... decontaminate in the waste itself, not in the solution that should be added. After decontamination, ... most common forms of lab accidents, so extra precaution should be used to reduce the risk of exposing...
  4. A Look at Addgene's QC Process

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    May 6, 2025, 1:15 p.m.
    ...to both people and the tools we use. Scientists utilize an array of tools that rely on DNA amplification...sequence discrepancies can be caught prior to distribution. Catching these errors prevents future experimental...can pass through QC and be made available for distribution. In these cases, the QC team leaves a note on...written by Alyssa Shepard, with significant contributions from Alyssa Cecchetelli, Cary Valley, and Holly...
  5. 7 Simple Strategies to Resolve Conflicts with Difficult Supervisors

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    Jan. 21, 2015, 1:30 p.m.
    ...appreciate that you took the time to think of solutions, and will be more likely to view your proposals...viewpoint and brainstorm about mutually beneficial solutions Your supervisor might not agree with all of your...problem from their viewpoint, and brainstorm about solutions that will meet both of your needs. 6) Put important..., and discuss options for mutually beneficial solutions. If you package your challenges with your supervisor...
  6. Addgene's Cancer Collection Pages Connect the Research Community

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    Sept. 6, 2016, 2:30 p.m.
    ... the pharmaceutical industry for years. They have proven very difficult to target therapeutically due ... high-affinity binding targets for potential therapeutic agents. Nevertheless, a glimmer of light remains... important pathways. We invite feedback and contributions from all members of the research community as...
  7. Transgenic Organisms, Cas9 Gene Drives, and Appropriate Safeguards

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    May 22, 2015, 4:58 p.m.
    ...potential gene drives should be conducted with extreme caution. Why does making transgenic organisms with Cas9...would find our work and consequently use these precautions in their own experiments2,3. While that didn'...blogger! An inventor of technologies that harness evolution, Kevin Esvelt studies ways of using molecular ...transparently.  For more information, visit www.sculptingevolution.org. References: Burt, A. Site-specific...
  8. Drew Endy Introduces the Biobrick Public Agreement Plasmid Collection

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    Dec. 12, 2013, 3:35 p.m.
    ...engineered DNA systems capable of storing data and computing inside living cells. He's also a co-founder of...digital genetic switches that enable cellular computing. These logic gates built from transcriptors are... this way: "Addgene is one of the leaders in distributing plasmids amongst the academic community. On ...anticipate plugging into the probiotic and cellular therapeutic space. If you were to look forward to the future...
  9. New Optimized Genome-wide CRISPRko, CRISPRi, and CRISPRa Libraries

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    Oct. 4, 2018, 12:44 p.m.
    ...there are benefits to optimized libraries that utilize only a few sgRNAs per gene. These libraries provide...., 2016, Sanson et al., 2018). These libraries utilize optimized sgRNAs that were designed based on the...while bypassing these issues. CRISPRi libraries utilize an engineered Cas9, which contains multiple point...transcription factors. The Root and Doench labs utilized tracrRNAs with two PP7 stem loops to recruit additional...
  10. The Effect of COVID-19 on Liu Lab Plasmid Requests From Addgene Data

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    July 16, 2020, 1:15 p.m.
    ... chemistry and evolution to illuminate biology and enable next-generation therapeutics. Prime editing,...noise to each of the terms which make up our distribution, resulting in the following hierarchical model...University. He is interested in using selection, evolution, and machine learning to solve difficult problems...
  11. The Importance of a Fun Workplace: Company Culture at Addgene

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    Sept. 3, 2015, 2:30 p.m.
    ...be easy to get caught up in the minutia of the workday, but that minutia gets much more manageable when...games. In previous years, this event was held at Executive Director Joanne Kamen’s home- a testament to the... the lab was such a master drywall hanger?  4. Utilize your office space too Balance point number 3 with...
  12. Neuronal labeling with Spaghetti Monster

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    Aug. 14, 2018, 12:42 p.m.
    ...antibodies. The most famous ones are influenza hemagglutinin (HA), myelocytomatosis viral oncogene (myc),...labels than fusions to 3 or more HA tags. 4. High-resolutions microscopy As indicated above, smFPs can be used... technologies such as array tomography, super-resolution STORM imaging, and electron microscopy. Sample...signal provided by smFPs can result in better resolution images. Conclusion By combining advantages ...
  13. Career Insights: Technical Support Specialist

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    Nov. 9, 2017, 2 p.m.
    ...the lab based team as part of their general job duties. Bigger companies have dedicated technical support...customers, internal resources and databases are scrutinized, and this information is enriched with your technical...discussions can often lead to otherwise unobtainable solutions. To some extent there is the need (or opportunity...problems are the most rewarding parts of the job. Solutions may also be achieved by simply replacing the product...
  14. Advanced Uses of Cre-lox and Flp-FRT - A Neuroscientist’s View

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    Oct. 19, 2017, 1:54 p.m.
    ...cells (usually grown at 37 °C). Smart molecular evolution led to the identification of FLPe which has a ...sites (Schnütgen et al. 2003). Flex vectors revolutionize neuroscience Manipulation of specific cell types...channels (plasmid # 20298 for example) have revolutionized Neuroscience. They are the only means to target...transfected with both vectors. Flex vectors are the solution. Flex vectors expressing fluorescent cytoplasmic...
  15. Transferable Skills Guide: Creativity

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    Jan. 18, 2022, 2:15 p.m.
    ...differently from you and you will arrive at unique solutions to the same problem. If your lab/company/team ...because they will fight more adamantly for their solution), selecting a devil’s advocate is a good option...timer for five minutes and come up with as many solutions as you can in that timeframe. Tell yourself they...slowly turn your unworkable idea into a viable solution.  Anticipate Change Just because a process is ...
  16. Hot Plasmids - November 2023

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    Nov. 14, 2023, 3:35 a.m.
    ...Liu lab recently used phage-assisted continuous evolution and protein engineering to generate seven new ...J.L., Pandey, S., et al. (2023). Phage-assisted evolution and protein engineering yield compact, efficient...lab recently made two deposits that increase the utility of this technique.  By engineering a light-sensitive...antibodies in Addgene’s collection since we began distribution and has been verified to perform well in standard...
  17. Tips for CRISPR Gene Editing in Mice

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    June 28, 2016, 10:59 a.m.
    ... yourself for potential gRNA sites, or you can utilise several online tools that do it for you. One such...by enhanced green fluorescent protein (EGFP) reconstitution. (a) Scheme of validation for DSB mediated ...mediated EGFP expression cassette reconstitution. When the target sequence was digested by sgRNA guided Cas9 ...is much easier and doesn’t require the extra precautions needed when dealing with RNA (e.g. face mask,...
  18. Avoiding the Dark Side of Fluorescent Protein Fusions with mOX FPs

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    Oct. 27, 2015, 3 p.m.
    ...the fluorescence pattern is equivalent to the distribution of FP-fusion proteins. Our studies and those... increase in fluorescent signal achieved when utilizing an optimized moxFP as opposed to standard FPs....moxFPs currently represent one of the most inert solutions for imaging in a variety of cellular compartments...cellular organelles: serious pitfalls and some solutions." DNA and cell biology 32.11 (2013): 622-627. ...
  19. Fluorescent Proteins 101: When GFP lets you down

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    Aug. 23, 2018, 12:05 p.m.
    ...it. Several of these limitations and possible solutions are discussed below. There are numerous GFP variants...fluorescent analogues are generally added to the bathing solution and require uptake by the cells. Which of these...also a better choice for thicker samples. Another solution to avoid autofluorescence is offered by bioluminescent...fluorescent proteins. Luckily there are often solutions for many of the limitations, and the number of...
  20. Filming Science Videos in the Age of Social Distancing

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    May 20, 2021, 1:15 p.m.
    ...anticipated nearly every webcam recording only 1280x720 resolution at best. Some came in even lower.  Learn: While...but due to costs and availability, a traditional solution was completely out of reach for Addgene.  So, ...Addgene. It’s why we exist, storing plasmids, and distributing them to labs that need them. The lab re-opened...Space was at a premium, so I had to figure out a solution for that. Normally, shots require me to get in...
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