[ad_1] We are now at the second post in our Summer SciComm series and it’s time for one of my favorite scicomm bandstands: cognitive load. Cognitive load The Wikipedia definition of cognitive load states: “cognitive load refers to the used amount of working memory resources. There are three types of cognitive load: intrinsic cognitive load …
[ad_1] This post was originally written in 2014 by Kendall Morgan and updated in 2022 by Lucie Wilson. Lucie is an Addgene co-op from Northeastern University. There can be no doubt that CRISPR/Cas9 technology has been a breakthrough for the genome-editing field. It has the possibility to treat human genetic diseases, and several treatments are …
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[ad_1] If you’re interested in sharing your science, one of the big questions you’ll be faced with is “how?” How are you going convey your information to your audience? There’s so many ways options available to today’s science communications: podcasts, blogging, videos, lectures, exhibits, social media… how do you choose?
[ad_1] The natural CRISPR locus of a bacteria host encodes multiple guide RNAs (gRNAs) on a single array to target the genome of the invading phage pathogen. Over the past decade, CRISPR tools have leveraged such host-defense mechanisms to enable multiplex gene editing in a variety of cells and organisms. However, lengthy genetic payloads and …
[ad_1] From the beginning, one of Addgene’s goals was to ensure the scientific community obtained high-quality data for our DNA-based reagents. Not only do we extract as much information as possible from depositing laboratories and associated publications, but our quality control (QC) standards have evolved over the years to keep up with the latest tools. …
[ad_1] I didn’t truly address the question of what I wanted to do when I grew up until I was all but finished my undergraduate degree (and I hope I’m not alone in this sentiment). Entering the final semester of a neuroscience major, I was struck with the realisation that I didn’t want a career …
[ad_1] In a lab, you may have heard the phrase gram negative or positive being used to describe a species of bacteria, but what does it actually mean? What relevance does it have on the structure of a bacteria species and how it can be used in a lab? Here we’ll be talking about the …
[ad_1] Have you ever been stuck googling about an antibody that will be essential to your new research project, but unsure which one will mark your target the best, or even which one will work for your application? Like many scientists, I have spent hours sifting through comments and papers to find the most reliable …
Corralling and Cornering the Goldilocks Antibody Read More »
[ad_1] As a scientist, perhaps the most important part of your research is communicating the results of the work. Yes, those control experiments are important – but without letting other scientists know the results, your work won’t have any impact!
[ad_1] I’ve always been fascinated by the human body and how it works. I used to stay up past my bedtime, poring over my grandparents’ medical textbooks by torchlight under the covers. In high school, I went to all the optional sexual health sessions and reported the intel back to my shyer classmates. For my …
