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  1. Antibodies 101: Selecting the Right Antibody

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    ... test them all, so how do you know which ones to try?  Read on and we will provide you with some advice...acid, for example in a Western blot. If you were to try and use such an antibody in an assay for a native... will bind to your primary antibody. If you are trying to visualize the precise location of a protein ...primary:secondaries:conjugates complex. If you are trying to visualize a protein in low abundance on a Western..., and other information to make sure you’re not trying to choose between the same antibody sold under ...be variations within an application. Take immunohistochemistry (IHC), for instance. While an antibody may...anti-tag antibody; and immunoprecipitation-mass spectrometry strategies that isolate an antibody’s immune...
  2. Bacterial Expression Systems

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    ...precision in control of gene expression so be sure to try a few different systems with your gene/protein of...
  3. Genomic Deletions in Mammalian Cell Lines

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    ...KB If you have trouble loading this video, please try viewing on YouTube . Abstract The prokaryotic clustered...adherent cells, aspirate media. Add 20 μl of 0.05% trypsin-EDTA to each well with a clone present. Resuspend...Maeda T, Paw BH, Orkin SH. Journal of Biological Chemistry . 2014. PubMed . Correction of a genetic disease...
  4. Learning Technical Skills at a Lab Central Workshop

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    ...you should give similar workshops a try if you’re ever looking to try out a new technique or reagent! ... bit more about high throughput DNA prepping by trying out NEB’s new NEBNext Ultra II FS DNA Library Prep...technology. Then we split into pairs to actually try out the kit itself. This was great because it forced...
  5. SciComm: Taking Science to Elementary and Middle Schools

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    ... a lot of activities (try for a dozen!). The best approach may not be “let’s try to make this STEM activity...faster than it can be officially regulated. I did not try to sugarcoat the potential dangers of people using...not. But seeing some students really get it, and trying to answer some of their great questions, was immensely...difficult-but-rewarding jobs, and an enthusiasm for coming back and trying again next year. There are many reasons why you...resources: Steam Powered Family  Biology and Chemistry activities from Quatr.us Foldscopes Steve Spangler...
  6. Negotiating Work and Life: How to Find the Joy

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    ...career development. I try to do a really good job in one area at a time and try to say “no” to other activities...your home and family unless you live alone. If you try to do it all alone, it should be obvious that your...step! There is more than one way to do most tasks – try to resist the impulse to control by insisting things...tell them they will miss you, of course they will. Try really hard not to do this. For a family with working...
  7. Troubleshooting Your Plasmid Cloning Experiment

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    ...cloning, Gibson Assembly, Golden Gate etc.), and try to find the simplest way to do it (i.e. avoid assembling...incubation, and amount of DNA. As a general rule, try to use an excess of insert compared to the backbone... fragments If you don’t get any positive clone, try transforming the ligation mix in different bacterial... you might want to reconsider your approach, and try a different cloning strategy. Once you've identified...
  8. Plasmid Cloning by PCR (with Protocols)

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    ...your primer length and increase the Tm if you are trying to clone from genomic DNA, a cDNA library, or by...to conduct 2 ligations for each plasmid you are trying to create, with varying ratios of recipient plasmid...colonies on your recipient plasmid alone plate, you can try ligating the recipient plasmid alone in the presence... that your transformation worked. You could also try varying the amount of recipient plasmid to insert...
  9. Transferable Skills Guide: Problem Solving

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    ... seemed fuzzy or ill-defined. In this article, I try to clarify what people mean when they ask about “...back to the beginning, reassess the situation, and try a new strategy. Step Five: Share your results.  ... and ask them to explain their logic. Or you can try applying the scientific method to everyday problems...room to improve. The next time you face a problem, try to be mindful of how you work through it. Ask yourself...
  10. Tips to Make the Most of a Scientific Conference

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    ...be familiar with the specifics of your research. Try to avoid jargon in this initial introduction. During...something you missed during the conference, you can try getting up to speed on social media. If you haven... when you are presented with a sea of strangers. Try things like sitting at a table for lunch with people...networking happens everywhere! Even when you aren’t “trying to network.” For some more networking tips not ...
  11. Experimenting with New Careers while in Grad School

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    ...lessons I had learned – call it “troubleshooting.” Trying out new experiments and new ideas is nothing new... a bit about recruiting scientists to outreach.  Try new things to further your career Take advantage ...departments Graduate school was an excellent time to try new things, develop new skills, and meet new people... the Indiana State Museum and others when I was trying to find local informal science educators, and ever... mine was geared toward careers in academia or industry. Luckily, I discovered that there are many ways...
  12. Plasmid Cloning by Restriction Enzyme Digest (with Protocols)

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    ...to conduct 2 ligations for each plasmid you are trying to create, with varying ratios of recipient plasmid...colonies on your recipient plasmid alone plate, you can try ligating the recipient plasmid alone in the presence...you are plating on the appropriate antibiotic and try varying the amount of recipient plasmid to insert...
  13. A Guide to Getting Started in Undergrad Research

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    ...During my first year of college, I knew I wanted to try research, but had no idea what to expect. I had a...university to perform research   Why should I try research? Personally, I have always been a pretty... when I was 18. I just knew I was interested in trying research, and if that’s where you’re at too, it...important.  As you’re talking to people, though, try to be conscious of who has your best interests at... and ever-expanding. While it can be tempting to try to plan out a very distinct and certain path, embracing...next career stage (ex: grad school, med school, industry) Other roles you might see Lab manager: ...not limited to working at a bench in academia or industry, so feel free to explore! Addgene has an entire...
  14. Tips for Getting a Faculty Position

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    ...this what you mean? Are you trying to say this?" I'd say, "No, I'm trying to say X." She would then look... how many times I say this, candidates regularly try to convince me that their search committee is different...across that is not covered, please email me and I'll try to answer your question and subsequently update the...
  15. Antibodies 101: Buffers, Storage, and Conjugates

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    ...buying and try to inversely pair brightness with abundance whenever possible.      Fig 2: Try to inversely...other signals. But PE can be very helpful if you're trying to find a relatively rare protein in an experiment...January 31, 2022, from https://www.bu.edu/flow-cytometry/files/2013/06/Fluorochromes-Brightness-Chart.pdf...
  16. The time and cost required to make a plasmid

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    ... a toss-up as to whether it’s faster to order or try to make it in your lab (but if you need a lot of ... no guarantee you’ll get a response on the first try (or any response at all). And while this method is...high-throughput” Instead of making one plasmid at a time, try constructing several plasmids in parallel. That way...
  17. Clear and Accessible Writing

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    ...you’ll identify your purpose in using that image. Try using the questions: What is the goal, who is my ...be different for them when I’m done? What are we trying to fundamentally change about their knowledge?    ...together Now that you’ve gone through this process, try writing your own alt text for the example image. ...
  18. A Quick Guide to a Career in Software Product Management

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    ...about their needs and any problems that they are trying to solve. After learning more about the stakeholders...software product management. Early in your career: Try to get software product management internships, preferably...you can’t find internships at science companies, try to find internships with translatable skills: working...
  19. How to Keep a Lab Notebook for Bioinformatic Analyses

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    ...what the result was, so try not to do this. These are the simple rules that I try to follow in my own research... Can Use to Save Time and Track Your Experiments Try out the CRISPR Software Matchmaker Additional Resources...
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