Each plasmid in Addgene’s collection contains a story, hidden in the wealth of data all plasmids come with. The story tells who made the plasmid, who is using it, where it comes from and where it’s going, what it does, and even what advancements it has helped make.
Throughout its 20-year history, Addgene’s mission has been to empower scientists to advance discoveries by reducing barriers, facilitating access to high-quality research materials, tools, and resources, while also fostering scientific collaboration. The first request through ...
It takes a village! While you usually hear this phrase when discussing raising children, it can also be applied to research. Sharing knowledge and tools is the best way to help propel research forward and have the biggest impact. We should know — Addgene has built its foundation ...
Previously, we provided a general overview of the QC process at Addgene. All plasmids go through this same initial QC process using an Illumina MiSeq, but that’s not the only technology Addgene uses to ensure accuracy of deposited plasmids. To resolve QC issues, assembly issues, ...
Nobody’s perfect! This is a platitude I’m sure we have all heard. It’s a truth that extends to both people and the tools we use. Scientists utilize an array of tools that rely on DNA amplification and manipulation to produce and edit plasmids. These are prone to error — both ...
It’s a very thankful time of year for those of us at Addgene! And we can’t think of any better way to start off our holiday season than by thanking the twelve guest bloggers and subject matter experts who have contributed to our blog in 2024.
If you’re looking for an antibody that works for your experiment, you may be overwhelmed by options — or not know where to start looking to find one. Luckily, there are websites that can help: Antibody data repositories, which share validation data, and antibody search engines, ...
We’re big fans of all our depositors here at Addgene — your contributions make the repository what it is. So we’re thrilled this week to congratulate depositor David Baker, who was awarded the Nobel Prize in Chemistry last week alongside Demis Hassabis and John Jumper! The Baker ...
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