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  1. Plasmids 101: Gram Negative and Positive Bacteria

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    Aug. 2, 2022, 1:15 p.m.
    ...diderms, have a thinner peptidoglycan membrane and an outer lipid membrane. Common gram negative bacteria include...within their membrane, while the stain is washed from the gram negative bacteria’s thinner membrane. Procedure...destroys the outer lipid membrane, and the thin inner peptidoglycan membrane is unable to retain the stain...or monoderms, have a single thick peptidoglycan membrane. Common gram positive bacteria include staphylococci...interaction of CV+ and I- in the thick multilayered membrane of the gram positive bacteria. In a gram negative...
  2. The Crispr Babies Saga Shows the Need for Action, Not More Delays

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    Dec. 20, 2018, 1:15 p.m.
    ...edit a human embryo, or have a woman carry an edited embryo to term. (We should remember that the woman...these embryos is actively being experimented on, too.) However, as research published on December 13 shows..., founding bioethicist of Rogue Bioethics. On November 25, the MIT Technology Review dropped a bombshell...techniques that are sufficiently safe to manipulate an embryo—even if it’s not necessarily via CRISPR/Cas9. This...unethically experiment on humans, and they are not remembered kindly. However, despite many headlines questioning...
  3. Plasmid Tools for Microbiome Studies

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    June 27, 2019, 12:25 p.m.
    ...consists of modular parts that are assembled with Golden Gate Assembly. They built this toolkit upon the...vast, the ability to genetically alter microbiome members is limited and many microbes are difficult to culture...method for genetically altering gut microbiome members in their native habitat (Ronda et al., 2019). They...microbiome systems. Find the toolkit for modular assembly of broad host range plasmids Counting cell division...distributed cell division counting (DCDC), relies on the assembly of fluorescent proteins into one bright particle...fused the red fluorescent protein (RFP) to a self-assembling protein (SAP) such as a bacteriophage shell protein...microbiome bacteria with a toolkit for modular assembly of broad-host-range plasmids." ACS synthetic biology...
  4. Plasmids 101: 5 factors to help you choose the right cloning method

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    Aug. 21, 2018, 12:31 p.m.
    ...allowing you to easily create customized overhangs to assemble up to 6 different fragments in a prescribed order...few dollars per reaction. By comparison, Gibson assembly can cost over $15.00 per reaction if you purchase...purchase a pre-made mix. Nonetheless, Gibson assembly is a highly versatile and efficient way to generate...such as cDNA, PCR fragments, or genomic DNA. Also remember that commercially available cloning kits can often...feature biases the reaction in favor of the desired assembly to make the process close to 100% efficient. Gateway...declines as the number of fragments you’re hoping to assemble increases. Multiple inserts: There are some cloning...through sequence homology. Similarly, Golden Gate assembly allows one to simultaneously complete an ordered...
  5. Congratulations, Deck The Lab winners!

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    Jan. 14, 2021, 1:30 p.m.
    ...their lab’s decoration competition, and each lab member used an impressive variety of lab materials to ...drNBUdlQco — The Tarling-Vallim Lab (@TarlingVallim) December 19, 2020 In third place, the BTC Institute decorated...pic.twitter.com/OOrwo9feyJ — BTC Institute (@BTCInstitute1) December 23, 2020   Deck the Lab: Home Edition Winners...safe and festive Holiday season. 🙌 🥂 🎄 🎉 😷 Remember wear a mask,↔️social distance, 💓show gratitude...pic.twitter.com/ofLI4eD8Zs — Microbigals (@MicrobiGals) December 23, 2020   In second place, Dr. Anne Madden created.../GsAlD6sjM6 — Dr. Anne A Madden (@AnneAMadden) December 23, 2020   In third place is Matthijs Dorst’s...pic.twitter.com/qDylF8TdHH — Matthijs Dorst (@MattNeuro) December 4, 2020 Congratulations to the winners! We’ll...
  6. Hot Plasmids: Fall 2024

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    Nov. 21, 2024, 1:30 p.m.
    ...rate limits its use in systems like the C. elegans embryo, where developmental processes happen within a ...expression levels comparable to GFP during early embryogenesis (Figure 3). mScarlet-I3 also offered clearer...fluorophore-tagged GOLG-4 through eight stages of embryonic development. Representative images of single focal... focal planes through the middle of each embryo are shown, comparing GFP, wrmScarlet (mScarlet), and the...the 11-amino acid BiT fragment of luciferase is embedded in the I10 domain of the human titin protein and...LgBiT luciferase fragment (expressed separately) assemble and catalyze the luminescence reaction (Figure...of luciferase binds to the BiT Tag (also cyan) embedded in the Titin I10 protein (purple) only when Titin...
  7. Management for Scientists: Seeking Feedback

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    Jan. 8, 2015, 2:34 p.m.
    ...excellent, effective communication between all members of a team. As described here in a 2012 Intuit blog...conducts exceptionally well-managed meetings. Members face one another, and their conversations and gestures...well as give, information to make improvements. Members connect directly with one another – not just with...be covered in a future post in this series). Members carry on back-channel or side conversations within...everyone knows what is going on and can contribute. Members periodically break, go exploring outside the team...that brings feedback back to the manager. Team members rarely rush to give honest feedback to the manager...over coffee.  Have regular 1:1 meetings with team members (don’t become known for cancelling these); ask ...
  8. Advice on Career Paths and the Green Card Process for International Researchers and Entrepreneurs

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    Dec. 20, 2017, 2:33 p.m.
    ...achievement Evidence of membership in associations that require their members to demonstrate outstanding...with US immigration in its current state. As of September 2017, USCIS received 116,224 employment based ... position. If you cannot get an Industry H-1B, remember that industry career paths are not the only place...the lab or has won, awards, media reports, and membership in groups related to the foreign national’s field... national award for excellence in your field. Membership in a professional organization – this is not ...assist your PI in the peer review process, but remember you cannot use it as documentary evidence for ...point of view of experts in your field. Please remember, this is not a job reference letter. This letter...
  9. From Lab Bench to Leadership: Transitioning into Management as a PhD

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    Jan. 21, 2025, 2:15 p.m.
    ...requires deliberate preparation and a willingness to embrace new responsibilities. After my second postdoc,...differencesManaging a team isn’t “one size fits all”. Each team member has unique motivations, strengths, and learning...scientist, I worked with a diverse team where some members thrived on independence, while others required ... stay on track and feel supported. Another team member was highly self-motivated and excelled when given...to the communication style of a new, junior team member who had values, working styles, and skills that...discovery project, I noticed tension between two team members with differing approaches—one detail-focused and...permission to explore, reflect on your priorities, and embrace these transitions as an integral part of your broader...
  10. Live and Let Dye: Self-Labeling Protein Tags

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    April 16, 2024, 1:15 p.m.
    ... with SiR-CA (magenta) and outer mitochondrial membrane labeled with SNAP-OMP25 with Atto590-BG (green... 3: Single-molecule tracking of actin filament assembly-regulating proteins in vitro reveals complex events... probes are not very good at crossing the cell membrane. So, you should investigate your options and weigh...self-labeling protein tags are increasingly popular. Embrace the flexibility and switch things up for your next...Biology, 26(4), 584-592.e6. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.chembiol.2019.01.003 Gallagher, S. S., Sable, J. E., Sheetz...Biology, 15(2), 128–136. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.chembiol.2008.01.007 Griffin, B. A., Adams, S. R., & Tsien...https://doi.org/10.1038/nbt765 Lavis, L. (2016, September 8). Better Dyeing Through Chemistry & Small Molecule...
  11. It’s Bioelectric! An Exciting Interdisciplinary Field of Research

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    Oct. 29, 2019, 2:52 p.m.
    ... Pai, Vaibhav P., et al. "Transmembrane voltage potential controls embryonic eye patterning in Xenopus...slightly slower scale.  All living cells with a membrane possess an electrical state. This state, known...is maintained by ion channels and pumps in the membrane. An emerging interdisciplinary field of biology... depolarized (positive) the cell is, the more embryonic, stem cell-like, or cancerous it is (Levin et ...engineering. Planarian worms cut into three segments “remember” which side should grow a head and a tail, and...features increased brightness and improved plasma membrane specificity. Stable Step Function Opsin - A stabilized...
  12. Troubleshooting Your Plasmid Cloning Experiment

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    Sept. 24, 2019, 12:55 p.m.
    ...Gibson Assembly, Golden Gate etc.), and try to find the simplest way to do it (i.e. avoid assembling too ...gel or by nanodrop to assemble the  fragments based on their molar ratio. Assembly of the fragments There...can generate the parts of DNA that you want to assemble together in a combination of different ways according...have a successful and ultimately faster cloning. Remember to quantify the DNA concentration of all the samples...There are multiple ways you can assemble the different parts of a plasmid based on the cloning strategy...
  13. Plasmids 101: In-house NGS Plasmid Quality Control Now at Addgene

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    April 6, 2021, 12:30 p.m.
    ...NGS assembles a larger sequence from many smaller sequences, regions with repeats may not assemble correctly...circular assembly. Most of the time, these plasmids are returned as one or two partial assemblies. If we...complete. After the run completes, we begin our assembly process. Again, thanks to our partners at seqWell...from each sample in our pool and individually assembles the reads into a single FASTA sequence that our...that are particularly difficult to sequence and assemble, including GC rich regions. For example, the CAG...
  14. Adapting Toehold Switches to Detect Zika Virus

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    Aug. 30, 2016, 2:30 p.m.
    ...toehold switches for Zika detection We and other members of the lab had been working on advancing the paper-based...Aedes mosquito (Messina et al, 2016). We quickly assembled a team of students, postdocs and professors to...also were careful to set up clear tasks for each member of the team to accomplish so that many elements...Sensor Constructs at Addgene As we report, we have embedded this next generation of toehold switch-based RNA...further develop our rapid prototyping and sensor assembly pipeline for future emerging pathogens or health...synthetic biology, nanomaterials science, and self-assembly for applications in health, energy, and sustainability...Listen to Our Interview with Previous Collin's Lab Member and Sample 6 Cofounder Michael Koeris Learn How...
  15. Hassle-free 96-well Format Epitope Tagging Using Cas9 Ribonucleoprotein

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    June 28, 2018, 3:01 p.m.
    ...experiments: Retrieve Ensembl Transcript ID(s) of your favourite gene(s) from Ensembl genome browser: https...https://www.ensembl.org/index.html Design crRNA/ssODN: Using Ensembl Transcript ID(s) as an input query...reagents, we scaled up these tagging experiments by assembling csRNPs in a 96-well plate format and tested parallel...reagents for the knock-in experiment were pre-assembled in a 96-well plate. Glioma stem cells were transfected...be found at Desktop Genetics .For ssODN design, remember to incorporate PAM-blocking mutations (e.g. convert...in bulk and stored in small aliquots at -80 oC. Assemble csRNP: Anneal crRNA and tracrRNA using a PCR block...
  16. Antibodies 101: Flow Cytometry

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    July 20, 2021, 1:15 p.m.
    ...permeabilize the cell membrane to allow antibodies to pass through the cell membrane. Formaldehyde fixation...degree of internal complexity such as extensive membranes produces a greater SSC.  Protein expression, measured...targets, measured by fixing and permeabilizing membranes For intracellular protein targets, users must ... dissolving lipids including those of the cell membrane. In some cases, this can mask epitopes such that...propidium iodide, can only enter cells with disrupted membranes as is the case with dead or dying cells. DNA binding...permeabilization as these methods require damaging the cell membrane and will cause all cells to stain positive. If... amine reactive dyes can only pass through the membrane of dead cells. Once in the cells, amine reactive...
  17. 28 Hot Plasmid Technologies from 2015

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    Dec. 23, 2015, 3:30 p.m.
    ...and plasma membrane reporters as well as secretory proteins or proteins targeted to membrane sub-domains...cleavage upon co-expression and spontaneous self-assembly. In an effort to obtain even more precise temporal...individual reporter constructs or as the fully assembled pMemoryArray.   Yang et al., Nat Methods 2014... Chem Biol. 2012 Apr 20;19(4):507-17. 10.1016/j.chembiol.2012.02.006. 2 Guntas et al., Proc Natl Acad...arrival in their target compartment (e.g. the plasma membrane, the extracellular space, or the lysosomes) can...plasmids with MXS-chaining. Analogous to modular assembly methods, such as BioBricks, the MXS-chaining method... organelles, a cell cycle indicator for mouse embryonic stem cells and a series of inducible promoter ...
  18. Viral Vectors 101: The Retroviral Lifecycle

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    July 27, 2023, 1:15 p.m.
    ...precursor protein. The EMBO Journal, 16(16), 5113–5122. https://doi.org/10.1093/EMBOJ/16.16.5113. PubMed ...commonly called retrovirus) family — of which HIV is a member — may seem like an unlikely candidate to use as...Figure 1 to compare the genomes of these two family members.   Figure 1: Gamma-retrovirus genome (left... RT-deficient genome. In both cases, the lipid membrane is the only component that is not dependent on...genes. It is derived from the host/producer cell membrane, and acquired as an envelope during exocytotic...E., & Teich, N. (1971). Noninfectious ARK mouse embryo cell lines in which each cell has the capacity ...
  19. Early Career Researcher Toolbox: Free Online Molecular Biology Tools

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    Sept. 12, 2023, 1:15 p.m.
    ...Cloning Design primers for Gibson Assembly and NEB HiFi DNA Assembly  OligoAnalyzer Tool from IDT: For... vector database: Find sequences for plasmids assembled from publications and commercially available sources...other primer characteristics. NEB Data-optimized Assembly Design (DAD): This tool designs overhang sets ...methods, such as restriction enzyme cloning, Gibson assembly, or In-Fusion cloning.  NEB Ligation Calculator...Beth Kenkel. Additional resources were added in September 2023 by Rachel Leeson.  Additional resources...
  20. The Power Behind NGS Plasmid Validation: seqWell

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    April 19, 2017, 3:25 p.m.
    ...our plasmid assembly pipeline. To date, this has resulted in high quality NGS-based assemblies for over ...sequencing depth and coverage in order to, for example, assemble hundreds of different plasmids from a single Illumina...amount. plexWell™ + Addgene = high quality NGS-assembled plasmids Because of the enhanced normalization...libraries is well suited to large-scale de novo assemblies of short constructs like plasmids. The plexWell...bioinformatics pipeline that will return high-quality assembled and circularized plasmids from plexWell™ NGS data...
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