Lentiviral vectors have been a staple in molecular biology for over three decades. Widely used across various research applications, they have become indispensable tools for manipulating cells and organisms. They can be used for a variety of research purposes
A viral vector that can target specific tissues, even when administered systemically, without causing disease? Recombinant adeno-associated viral vectors, or rAAVs, can sound almost too good to be true! In a previous post, we covered systemic capsids, which allow AAVs to broadly ...
Pre-made viruses have become increasingly accessible and are useful for saving time and avoiding potentially costly set-ups. However, there are many cases where the specific viral particles you need are not available, or the cost of custom viruses are too high for your budget. ...
The widespread use of γ-retroviruses (gamma-retroviruses) in cancer and stem cell research has prompted the development of multiple virus packaging methods. Across these methods, the following components are needed:
There are several facilities nationwide where you can obtain excellent quality, high titer rAAV (including Addgene!), but you can also generate rAAVs in your own lab with standard molecular biology tools and tissue culture experience. Here, we’ll go over the basics of rAAV ...
We are very excited to share the latest edition of our Viral Vectors 101 eBook!
The triple T’s of biology are transformations, transfections, and transductions! In this blog we will discuss all things transductions. If you’ve ever wondered how they are different from or similar to the other Ts, we have your answers. If you know the basics but are here ...
Cellular communication and function depend on potential energy. Cellular activities like action potentials, muscle contractions, and the control of voltage gated ion channels all depend on transmitting and sensing electrical potential. Thankfully, there is a tool to measure ...
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