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  1. Pooled Library Amplifications

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    ...ask for an amplification protocol with your deposit. This is because repeated amplifications of pooled ...pooled library from Addgene, they’ll need to amplify the sample for further downstream applications. As individual... an amplification protocol developed for each individual pooled library; generalized amplification protocols...Plasmids Variable Region Size DNA per Amplification Amplification Type Link to Protocol CRISPR Knockout...library amplification protocol, feel free to contact us at [email protected]. Happy amplifying! More... this blog, we’ll discuss how to develop an amplification protocol for your pooled library deposit. When...make the library more difficult to work with. For example, a library in a lentiviral backbone might be more...
  2. Celebrating Accomplishments in the Lab

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    ...are reached, how do science labs celebrate accomplishments and their team's hard work? Do succesful scientists...! How does your lab celebrate each other's accomplishments? Any tips on making time to relax and/or enjoy... celebrating accomplishments in the lab... science labs celebrate accomplishments...
  3. Simplify Cloning with in vivo Assembly

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    ... your primers and template. Amplifying the ‘unamplifiable’ Check your amplification by gel electrophoresis...included in a single PCR, for example for subcloning genes from different templates. All PCRs are run as an ... of two regions: the 3’ end binds template DNA for PCR amplification, while modifications and homologous...epitope tags, design primers with template binding regions to amplify away from the insertion site. Encode...- To move a gene from one vector to another simply amplify the vector and insert with separate primer ...modifications, simply by adding all the necessary primers to the same PCR mix. Pairs of primers will amplify the ...confirm primer design.  Use minimal template DNA Use 1 ng of PCR template DNA to minimize false positive colonies...
  4. FastCloning: A Newer, Simpler Cloning Technique

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    ... should be enough time to completely digest the template DNA. Note—templates must have been isolated from...insert and vector are first PCR amplified. The forward primer used to amplify the vector is located in the...Molecular cloning is the isolation, insertion and amplification of a recombinant DNA without sequence alteration... cloning techniques with higher efficiency and simpler procedures have been developed. Some of these include... excessive time requirements. FastCloning is a simpler yet reliable cloning technique that was developed...Cloning Choose Restriction Enzymes + - PCR Amplification + + Digestion + + Gel Purification + - ...sensitive restriction enzyme DpnI to remove the templates. Digestion products are then transformed directly...
  5. Seeing Red: Simple GFP Photoconversion

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    ...treatment can photoconvert GFP from green to RED! This simple technique has been shown to work in plant, Drosophila... like PsMOrange and mEos add another layer of complexity to imaging, as they allow one to monitor compartment...
  6. 7 Simple Strategies to Resolve Conflicts with Difficult Supervisors

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    ...who are usually antagonistic and impolite, Complainers, who spend most of their time moaning about their...frequent sources of conflict is miscommunication. For example, you might misunderstand your supervisor’s suggestions...with negative comments (hostile-aggressives, complainers, know-it all experts, wet-blanket negativists...support from your colleagues or other supervisors to complete your work. Whether your supervisor is a negative...independent, assertive, and proactive person that all employers are eager to hire. An excellent resource to learn...
  7. High Complexity Golden Gate Assembly with NEB’s DAD

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    ...design GGA overhang sets, particularly for high-complexity reactions? The researchers over at New England...data-driven approach might allow for an increase in the complexity. In 2018, they published a paper profiling four...2022).     Figure 1: Workflow for high complexity Golden Gate Assemblies. Image courtesy of New... three DAD tools used were key for ultra-high-complexity assembly. While the traditional rules of thumb...data-driven approach was needed to massively expand complexity. The three tools developed, outlined below, allow...traditional design rules) for successful high-complexity Golden Gate Assembly reactions. NEBridge Ligase...of overhangs, stat? GetSet can do that for you, complete with predicted fidelity. You can specify number...
  8. Three Tips for Preventing Viral Plasmid Recombination in Your Samples

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    ...replicate.   How can I prevent recombination in my samples? Plasmid recombination can affect viral vectors...that contain repeating elements. Knowing how to amplify recombination-prone plasmids and testing your prep...stable E. coli reduce the rate of recombination in samples. For a more detailed comparison of these cloning...following protocols for low copy plasmids. For example, using a longer growth period (up to 24 hr), reducing... easiest and clearest ways to determine if your sample has recombined. Choose a restriction enzyme that...
  9. Tips from the Repository Trenches: Using Barcodes to Track Samples

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    .... Some samples are submitted as bacterial colonies in petri dishes, but close to 80% of samples are received...of the samples that come through our doors. It would be a nightmare if we didn’t have a simple way to ...every sample can be tracked easily at each step in the storage process. After the original sample is barcoded...scanned to verify that it is the correct sample. Tracking samples - it's all about location, location, location...these samples have the 2D barcodes mentioned above. These barcodes identify what type of sample is contained... on the sample type. It is critical for us to know which plate, rack, and freezer each sample is located...individual tube.  If a plate of samples is ever dropped, we can simply scan the tubes and know what is...
  10. How Dry Ice Affects Viral Vector Sample pH & How to Avoid It

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    ...affected the pH of our viral samples. Read on to learn how aqueous samples might be affected by dry ice...Measuring the pH of our samples: What we did To measure the pH of our samples, we used a solution of cell...when the samples were frozen. This was clear by the gradual change in pH visible at the sample interface...this, we stored samples on dry ice for 72 hours and then vented the tubes by completely removing the caps...at -80°C. For samples that are shipped on dry ice, this can affect the pH of the sample, which may have...have some effect on the contents of the sample. For example, one study found that dry ice storage affected...describing how short term storage on dry ice can shift sample pH, we wondered whether or not the dry ice we use...
  11. Proximity Labeling: A Powerful Tool for Protein Complex Purification and Proteomic Mapping

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    ... proteins. Thus to capture protein complexes, scientists can simply express a bait protein fused to BirA... one simple experiment. PCA is an in vivo technique where two proteins are fused to complementary reporter...interactions Split-BioID combines a protein fragment complementation (PCA) technique with proximity labelling to...labeling and purifying additional proteins from a complex of interest. For more information, read the Split-BioID... and Paul A. Khavari. "Research Techniques Made Simple: Emerging Methods to Elucidate Protein Interactions...composition of spatiotemporally defined protein complexes." Nature communications 8 (2017): 15690. PubMed...
  12. Simple CRISPR-based Epigenetic Editing: dCas9-directed DNA Demethylation

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    ... have no fear - I’m here to introduce you to a simpler, yet more effective, CRISPR-based epigenetic approach...machinery.   Well, I’ve got some good news: complete DNA demethylation can be achieved by dCas9 alone...Sapozhnikov and Szyf 2021).    Figure 3: A simpler approach - dCas9 blocks DNMT1 methylation, leaving...too.  High dCas9 and gRNA expression are key for complete DNA demethylation – tight binding is crucial for...blasticidin or puromycin resistance genes.  It’s that simple! Good luck and happy editing!    Thank you to...
  13. Michael Koeris' Journey from Grad Student to Entrepreneur: The Story of Sample 6

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    ...Novophage to Sample 6. To learn more about Novophage's successful transformation into Sample 6 and Dr. ... in food products prior to Sample 6 16:27 - 18:02 : Benefits of the Sample 6 technology and how It works...- 19:56 : Why Sample 6's first test was for Lysteria 19:56 - 24:41 : Who is using Sample 6 and why? 24...Resources Visit the Sample 6 website Check out Dr. Koeris' Website, biotechstart.org Read Sample 6's Paper on...for use in a biotech startup 12:16 - 15:15 : Why Sample 6 began to develop tests for food products as opposed...Directors. We're excited to watch both Addgene and Sample 6 grow with his help! Special thanks to our sound... sample6...
  14. Don’t FRET: Bimolecular Fluorescence Complementation Makes Visualizing Protein-Protein Interactions Easy

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    ... to implement in practice because FRET depends on a number of hard-to-achieve factors. For example, FRET...Bimolecular Fluorescence Complementation (BiFC). What is bimolecular fluorescence complementation? Bimolecular fluorescence... TK (2006) Design and implementation of bimolecular fluorescence complementation (BiFC) assays for the...often easier said than done. Fortunately, a complementary method exists for visualizing protein-protein... fluorescence complementation is a method for detecting protein-protein interactions that uses split fluorescent...fragments that individually lack fluorescence. When complementary FP fragments are fused to two hypothesized protein...interaction partners (PIPs), the FP fragments form the complete FP because the PIPs they’re tethered to bring ...
  15. Antibody Guide

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    ...fragments (shown in Figure 2) to completely unrelated molecules. Examples include: scFv - Single-chain fragment...application Collect and lyse samples to make proteins available. Tissue samples may need additional processing...proteins from a complex mix. Overview of application Process the tissue or cell culture samples to extract ...capture protein:DNA complexes. After capture, the DNA is released from the complex and can be sequenced...sequenced and amplified for analysis. Overview of application Process tissue or cell culture samples to extract...and lyse. Cross-link the samples with formaldehyde or UV light. Shear the samples using sonication to break...isotype. Overview of application Fix your samples. Prepare your samples using permeabilization, antigen retrieval...
  16. Genomic Deletions in Mammalian Cell Lines

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    ...Determine the reverse complement of each guide sequence. Example reverse complement sequences of the Pim1...Run samples on 2% agarose gel at 10 V/cm using 1x Tris-acetate-EDTA (TAE) buffer. Examine samples for ...of genes and genetic elements. Here we present a simple methodology for CRISPR design, cloning, and delivery... of the mRNA transcript ( Figure 1B ). Use the example guides for the intended deletion of Pim1 in mouse...musculus ; Table 1 , Figure 2A ). NOTE: In this example, sgRNA-A’s protospacer sequence and PAM happen ...oligos for each guide and its associated reverse complement including additional nucleotides for cloning ...sequence and “AAAC” before the guide’s reverse complement for cloning into the pX330 vector using BbsI ...
  17. CRISPR Guide

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    ...enzyme by simply changing the target sequence present in the gRNA. CRISPR was originally employed to knock...genomic edits by copying from a DNA donor template . The donor template contains the desired sequence and is...linear dsDNA templates work better for large edits or insertions. When designing the donor template, incorporating...experiments and must be amplified before use (Figure 8C), following the amplification protocol specified by...Cascade ( C RISPR- as sociated c omplex for a ntiviral de fense) complex to initiate DNA degradation. Cascade...Cascade C RISPR- as sociated c omplex for a ntiviral de fense; a complex of multiple Cas enzymes including... every genomic target. Due to its comparative simplicity and adaptability, CRISPR rapidly became the most...
  18. Zhang Lab's CRISPR Frequently Asked Questions

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    ...target in the HR template, you usually would need to make mutations of the HR template to avoid this donor...my HR template an issue? Yes. If you have intact protospacer+PAM sequence within the HR template, it will...sequencing, for example) on each colony in order to screen for positive ones. - Or - If your HR template has a ...4 of the Cong, et. al, 2013 Science paper. For example, if you want to use double nickase, you could express...want to use wildtype cas9 or double nickase). For example, if you want to target two genomic loci with wildtype...Homologous Recombination (HR) FAQs Can you summarize HR template vector design guidelines? A few notes below are...you should consider using ssDNA oligo as donor template, it's usually more efficient than plasmid donor...
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