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  1. Chemogenetics vs. Optogenetics: Which Method Should I Choose?

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    ...not possible to elicit an immediate response or track the exact time of activation. Receptor activity ... Mouse studies, however, require a permanent intracranial implant to be surgically installed to allow ...receptors Invasiveness Mice require permanent intracranial implant Noninvasive Controlling Stimulation...
  2. Plasmids 101: Antibiotic Resistance Genes

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    ...permeability Bactericidal 10-100 ug/mL Tetracycline tetracyclin Binds 30S ribosomal subunit; inhibits...in foil if a light-sensitive antibiotic like Tetracycline is used. Keep in mind that some E. coli strains...
  3. Viral Genome Sequencing - A One Stop Shop for AAV Identity and Serotype Confirmation

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    ...same frequency, we reasoned that, following DNA extraction, the [+] and [-] strands might naturally associate...restriction enzyme based methods, we showed that the DNA extract is a heterogeneous mix of single-stranded and double-stranded...species. While not all of the molecules in the DNA extract associate with complementary strands, enough double-stranded...
  4. Hot Plasmids and Viral Preps - September 2021

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    ..., the DNA of interest, and cell extract.    Graphical Abstract: Schematic representation of cell-free...the expression of fluorescent proteins and oxytetracycline enzymes. Next, this system was used to recreate...
  5. Plasmids 101: A Brief History of Plasmids and an Improved eBook!

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    ...Latin for 'it'), as “a generic term for any extrachromsomal hereditary determinant”. His proposal, however...1960s when scientists began to study other extrachromosomal particles, particularly Resistance or R-factors...experiment. Dr. Cohen and colleagues treated a tetracycline resistant plasmid, pSC101, and a newly developed...
  6. Viral Vectors 101: Biosensors

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    ...cell!)—ATP. There are biosensors for intracellular, extracellular, and even the ADP:ATP ratio. Most of...sensors developed for it. Calcium triggers muscle contraction, and calcium channels are activated for neuronal...
  7. Viral Vectors 101: Viral Applications

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    ...instead of by another method? Viral delivery is attractive due to the ease of transduction in difficult-...human transcription factors, barcoded libraries to trace cell lineage, and so much more! Libraries allow ...as delivery mechanisms for gene therapy. The tractability of AAV, low immunogenicity, and cell-specific...
  8. Viral Vectors 101: Viruses as Biological Tools

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    ...RNA cargo into their targets makes them attractive and tractable tools for genome engineering. Scientists... into an organism. This feature makes them an attractive tool for human subject delivery, as immunogenicity...
  9. Supporting Rare Disease Research with the 2020 BeHEARD Awards

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    ...the lab observed abnormal cell migration and contraction. The lab hypothesized that this is abnormally...identify whether any rescue cell migration and contraction defects. The lab also plans to use CRISPR plasmids...intensity-based signaling biosensors to monitor intracellular signaling,” says Hébert. Previous research has...
  10. Channelrhodopsins with improved light sensitivity for minimally-invasive optogenetics

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    ... to perform in vivo optogenetic experiments. Intracranial injections of AAV are commonly used to deliver...neurons and mouse brain slices collected following intracranial injection of an AAV expressing a ChRger. In ...nervous system which eliminates the need for intracranial injections. When packaged in PHP.eB, ChRgers...
  11. Seven Tips for Using LinkedIn as a Scientist

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    ...of using social networking to start, build, and track professional relationships. Here are my seven best... for example). This is also a great way to keep track of how you met the connection, as these notes are...my paper resume). It’s also a great way to keep track of past accomplishments. Follow all the rules of...
  12. Split-BioID: An Improved Method for Studying Protein-Protein Interactions

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    ...BioID or Split-BioID, cells are lysed, protein extracted, and labeled protein interactors purified via ...speed of labeling. BioID requires 6-24 hours for tetracycline induced expression of the BirA* fusion protein...Split-BioID, Schopp et al allowed 24 hours for tetracycline induced expression and biotinylation of interacting...
  13. Split Fluorescent Proteins for Studying Protein-Protein Interactions

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    ...localization in cells, or even single-particle tracking of the bound complex. There are so many FPs available...TagBiFC technique allows long-term single-molecule tracking of protein-protein interactions in living cells... can even be bright enough for single-molecule tracking in live cells.  Controls  When designing experiments...
  14. Hot Plasmids and Viral Preps - March 2021

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    ...Epigenetic engineering with single-pot assembly Tracking cell-cell interactions New auxin inducible degron...protocols.io.brgcm3sw     New system developed to track cell-cell interactions By Jennifer Tsang GFP-based...human body and G-baToN provides versibility in tracking and modulating the interactions between cells....
  15. Plasmids 101: Protein Expression

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    ...protein of interest. Modified proteins can then be extracted from lysed cells through the use of protein tags...forming inclusion bodies that are difficult to extract without harsh reagents and patience. Plant expression... of complex post-translational modifications. Extraction and purification of recombinant proteins from...
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