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  1. TALEN Plasmids and Kits

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    ...Construction and Evaluation Accessory Pack Takashi Yamamoto This accessory pack contains modified pFUS array vectors...
  2. Popular Retroviral Vectors and Their Uses in Scientific Research

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    ... systems are made up of separate envelope and packaging plasmids as well as transfer plasmids. This concept...in our Gamma-retrovirus guide and find popular packaging and gamma-retroviral envelope plasmids here. Lentiviral...can be found in our Lentiviral guide. Popular packaging and lentiviral envelope plasmids are listed here...gamma-retroviruses use the same gene products for packaging, however, the isoforms of these proteins, as well...differ. Therefore, lentiviral and gamma-retroviral packaging plasmids are not interchangeable. General envelope...
  3. Illuminating Epigenetics with A FRET Based Biosensor

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    ...in the compacted region and results in a loss of gene expression. In this way, genes in compacted regions... is a complex of DNA and histone proteins that compacts cellular DNA into chromosomes and reduces the ...and tightly bound DNA is to histones, the more compacted it becomes. This prevents the cellular machinery...study epigenetics. This is likely to have huge impacts in the way we study and treat complex or multifactorial...
  4. CRISPR 101: RNA Editing with Cas13

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    ...enzymes prefer targets with a given single base protospacer flanking site (PFS) sequence, but orthologs like...be made when multiple As are present in the gRNA spacer, as ADAR will preferentially edit an adenine if...PspCas13b-ADAR2DD(E488Q) displayed robust editing with various spacer lengths from 30-84 nucleotides, and designated ...they confirmed A->I editing and found that 50 nt spacers increase editing efficiency but also increase off-target...various dRanCas13b truncations that would allow packaging the construct for viral delivery. They found C-terminal...
  5. CRISPR 101: Targeting RNA with Cas13a (C2c2)

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    ...commonly associated with CRISPR arrays and involved in spacer acquisition following infection, as a form of “...is reduced when 2 mismatches are present. The protospacer flanking sequence (PFS) for LshCas13a, which ...sequence for Cas9, is located at the 3’ end of the spacer sequence and consists of a single A, U, or C base...each DNA target have high sequence identity to the spacer sequence and contain the appropriate PAM sequence...cells. LwaCas13a-msfGFP can mediate cleavage with spacers from 20-28 nucleotides in length and does not require...
  6. Avoiding the Dark Side of Fluorescent Protein Fusions with mOX FPs

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    ...investigators realize too late that they have missed the impact of dark, non-fluorescent, and misfolded FP-fusions...quantitative imaging experiments or even negatively impact cells (see Figure 1). When behaving properly, ... the function of resident ER chaperones and may impact cellular function or possibly viability. FP misfolding.... It remains unclear whether the FP misfolding impacts fusion protein function and this could lead to ...secretory pathway (Figure 2), the inner membrane space of mitochondria and chloroplasts, the extracellular...
  7. March for Science

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    ...aspects of research at National Aeronautics and Space Agency, the Environmental Protection Agency, and...long-term science outreach, may have the most profound impact (15). Diversity and inclusion in science, technology... immigrants, and minorities who have had great impacts on STEM (21–26). Increased scientific funding...communities (something already encouraged by “Broader Impacts” requirements for certain grants) (28). As one ...Science Foundation 15-008: Perspectives on Broader Impacts. The Pipettepen: The March for Science Raises Concerns...
  8. TALENs for Endogenous Zebrafish Genes

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    ...Full Target Site (5' to 3'; half-sites in CAPS, spacer in lowercase) aak1 TAL3208 & TAL3209 TCTTTGACTCCCGGAGAGagctggtgggctccgggCCAGGTTCTGGAGGGGGA...TCCGGGATCCGGGCTGCGgctgctgttcctcctgCGCCCTGCGGAGCGGCGA Impact homolog (mouse) TAL3462 & TAL3463 TGGACAAATTAGAGGATCatgacgataataatctGCAGTCTCAGATAGAGGA...
  9. Scientific Reproducibility - Focusing on Solutions at the Minisymposium on Reproducibility

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    ... over-reliance on the perfect story for a “high impact” publication can lead to the publication of rare...experiments on similar subjects in a single, searchable space. Finally there are new publishing outlets like F1000... data even if it isn’t considered immediately impactful. Down the line we may see further adoption of ...criticisms that focus less on perceived novelty and impact. Journals could also begin requiring reproducibility...health of the scientific enterprise and not just impact. Cause #3: Poor experimental design It’s easy to...
  10. Reflections and Looking Ahead

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    ...these milestones remind us of the extraordinary impact that happens when scientists come together to share...more AAV viral vector options, we launched AAV Packaged on Request, a service that dramatically expands... transfer plasmid in our repository can now be packaged on demand in five distinct serotypes, offering...breakthrough enabled brings us closer to making an impact on humanity's greatest challenges. Thank you for...
  11. Plan Your Experiment

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    ... marker to identify and enrich positive cells Packaging and envelope plasmids provide the necessary components...particles (for details, see our AAV Guide ) ∼4.5 kb packaging limit (only compatible with smaller Cas enzymes...
  12. New and Upcoming Viral Vectors - December 2019

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    ...dendrites on neighboring neurons. We have also packaged hChR2(H134R) plasmids from Karl Deisseroth’s lab... Janelia, including three jGCaMP7 plasmids now packaged in AAVrg. jGCaMP7s, the variant with the most ...variant with higher affinity to glutamate, has been packaged into AAVrg. Plasmid Serotype Name 106174 ...Viral vectors coming soon! These vectors should be packaged and available as AAV in the next few months. Email...
  13. Viral Vectors 101: Transductions

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    ...viral packaging elements that will ensure the virus gets produced, and viral particles are packaged, when...is then typically transfected along with viral packaging plasmids into a viral production cell line, usually...cell line, viral particles will be produced and packaged, resulting in functional virions. These viral ...
  14. Extracurricular Activities for a Strong Science Career Path

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    ...professorship. But recently a downward trend in funding and space in academic research labs has more students looking...are crucial in demonstrating the true innovation, impact and, in turn, the big picture of the project. For... For example, how can future regulations impact your work? What design variables need consideration? Enrich...project is an innovative solution with a strong impact, or a journalist does not understand the high-level...
  15. Advice on Career Paths and the Green Card Process for International Researchers and Entrepreneurs

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    ...of the individual’s work in their field and the impact of the individual’s past work on the field. NIW...experts in the field. You must also be able show the impact of your influence on your field of employment. ...contributions to the field that have had a major impact. For example, you were the first person to identify...that you are given to present your expertise and impact on your field from the point of view of experts...current research goal is and why your work has impacted your field (i.e. finding vaccines for deadly disease...
  16. Sweating the Small Stuff: Details in the Lab

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    ...physical organization of your workspace and your workflow can have a huge impact. Test different approaches...in a pattern of small errors that significantly impacts your experiments. What do you do when you’re in... experiments at odd hours, used more secluded workspaces, or politely asked to not be disturbed when they...
  17. CRISPR 101: Non-Homologous End Joining

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    ...experiment. Here, we’ll discuss NHEJ, and how it impacts what happens to Cas9-mediated DSBs in the genome...active throughout the cell cycle and has a higher capacity for repair, as there is no requirement for a repair...chromosomes within a day. Another factor expected to impact repair is that the Cas9 protein doesn’t immediately...in determining how the structure of broken ends impacts how they are repaired. He works in Dale’s lab.  ...
  18. Advice for Starting a Biotech Company from a Grad Student turned Entrepreneur

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    ...to envision that my research will have a direct impact on healthcare and the community. As a result, I...competitions everything is conceptual, and the team that packages its pitch the best, wins. He explained that entrepreneurs...works well, the idea is solid, and “the pitch is packaged to perfection”, seed money will hopefully be raised...to Find a Job in Biotech and Resume/CV tips - LabSpaces Blog Find a Buisness Plan Competition Good Relations...
  19. Celebrating 15 Years of Scientific Sharing

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    ...’t have to worry about having enough space! There’s enough space here at our new location to grow. We ...phase of the organization and the expansion of our impact, I’d like to take a moment and honor all of the... able to do good in the world. We are making an impact.  {% video_player "embed_player" overrideable=False...
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