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  1. Tips for CRISPR Gene Editing in Mice

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    ...several sgRNA’s at the same time, and choose the most effective ones to increase your chances of gene ...the pronuclei were fusing, you may have several mosaic mice. To figure out what alleles are present in...
  2. Plasmids 101: The Promoter Region – Let's Go!

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    ...included two reference tables below listing some of the most common bacterial and mammalian promoters. These ...mRNA Strong plant promoter from the Cauliflower Mosaic Virus Constitutive  Active in dicots, less active...
  3. The Fluorescent Vegetables in Aptamer Soup

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    ...scientists using aptamers might know this best, as most fluorescent aptamers are named for a fruit or vegetable...2014). While 10 derivatives of TO exist, Mango is most frequently used with TO1-biotin or TO3-biotin (the...
  4. Antibodies 101: Introduction to Gating in Flow Cytometry

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    ... will be represented through FSC-A vs. SSC-A, so most people use that setting. Figure 2: As the...the two cell types (likely B cells and others). Almost no cells stain positively for both markers. When...
  5. CRISPR 101: Homology Directed Repair

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    ...premature aging, and other harmful processes. The most dangerous type of DNA lesion results from breakage...double-strand break repair and their potential to induce chromosomal aberrations. Pfeiffer P, et al. Mutagenesis (...
  6. Hot Biosensors 2022: Year-End Roundup

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    ...neurotransmitters, neuropeptides and other ligands - almost A to Z! - from ATP to urotensin. The MTRIA sensors...pAAV-CAG-SomaGCaMP6f2 (AAV9) Plus, additional AAV serotypes of the most recent jGCaMP8 calcium sensors: pAAV-hSynapsin1...
  7. Antibodies 101: Beyond Surface Labeling

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    ...labeling cells for flow cytometric analysis, the most common method is a cell surface label, where fluorophore-conjugated...antibodies but on small molecule dyes, are useful, most notably when it comes to viability and proliferation...
  8. SARS-CoV-2/COVID-19 Detection Methods Based on CRISPR/Cas

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    ... Since its appearance, SARS-CoV-2 has spread to almost every part of the world manifesting as a full-fledged...Containing the spread of this virus has become an utmost priority for countries around the world and to ...
  9. Molecular Biology Reference

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    ... from chromosomal DNA. Although they can be found in archaea and eukaryotes, they play the most significant...conclusions that genes encode proteins and reside on chromosomes, which are composed of DNA. These findings culminated...order to isolate a particular gene from human chromosomal DNA, it would be necessary to isolate a sequence...coined the term plasmid, in reference to any extrachromosomal heritable determinant. Plasmids are fragments...relationship with the host cell. Like the bacterial chromosomal DNA, plasmid DNA is replicated upon cell division...DNA from one context to another, such as from a chromosome to a plasmid. These tools are essential to the...recombinant DNA Molecular Cloning Plasmids that are used most commonly in the field of recombinant DNA technology...
  10. Antibodies 101: The Basics of Western Blotting

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    ...like an actual sandwich! S'mores image from Evan Amos.   After the transfer, some areas of the membrane... x-ray film or with specific imaging devices. In most cases, the primary antibody, which binds the protein...
  11. Plasmids 101: Dimers and Multimers

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    ...research is needed to determine which recA- strains are most effective at reducing multimerization and define...of Multimeric Forms of Circular Plasmids and Chromosomes. Microbiol Spectr. 2014 Oct;2(5). doi: 10.1128...
  12. Viral Vectors 101: Optogenetic Tools

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    ...are candidates for your experiments.  Wavelengths Most vectors have an optimal wavelength to use but can...publication, including the supplemental data. You’re most likely to find thorough characterization data, like...
  13. Antibodies 101: Multiplex Immunofluorescence

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    ...several ways to achieve multiplex IF. One of the most common approaches is to use sequential cycles of...are a few specific considerations to keep in mind. Most importantly, make sure you are using primary antibodies...
  14. Generating Mouse Models Using CRISPR/Cas9

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    ...repurposed for genome editing in eukaryotes, with the most widely used CRISPR genome editing system derived... conventional methods. First, one can work with almost any strains of mice, as compared with conventional...
  15. PiggyBac-ing Through the Genome Editing Field

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    ... very useful for genetic engineering approaches. Most importantly for this technology, however, is that...over transfecting with plasmids in some cell lines, most likely due to DNA toxicity. More importantly, unlike...
  16. Antibody Guide

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    ...immune system’s response to foreign bodies, are the most commonly used affinity reagents. Antibodies are ...against the antigen, packaged, and sold. This is the most cost-efficient way to produce antibodies, with the... IgA2 IgD Coexpressed with IgM on the surface of most immature B cells; function is unknown Monomer with...anaphylactic shock Monomer with a valency of 2 IgG The most abundant isotype in blood, also found in tissues...Produced during the primary immune response; found mostly in blood Pentamer with a valency of 10 Antigen ... for exact storage requirements. As a guideline, most antibodies can be stored at 4 °C for short-term ...allow detection of the antibody:protein complex. The most commonly used types of signaling molecules are horseradish...
  17. Antibodies 101: Validation

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    ...expression in the retina and in parts of the brain, but almost none in the liver (A). In general, RNA levels tend...analyze the resulting data, so it may not be the most accessible option for many laboratories. Additionally...
  18. Antibodies 101: Introduction to Antibodies

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    ...recognize the same epitope of the target protein. Most commonly these antibodies are produced from hybridomas...fragments: An overview and comparison of three of the most versatile biosensor biorecognition elements. Biosensors...
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