Application Notes

• Sorting of Semi-Permeable Capsules using the Styx Platform

  Cellular phenotypes are intricately linked to the genetic program expressed under specific environmental conditions. Existing flow cytometry techniques face challenges in reliably recovering specific cells based on their nucleic acid content. Consequently, there's a need for innovative tools for nucleic acid-based cell isolation. Nucleic acid cytometry is a relatively new field based on droplet microfluidics that allows the identification and sorting of cells based on specific nucleic acid biomarkers.
• Sorting of Semi-Permeable Capsules using the Styx Platform

  Cellular phenotypes are intricately linked to the genetic program expressed under specific environmental conditions. Existing flow cytometry techniques face challenges in reliably recovering specific cells based on their nucleic acid content. Consequently, there's a need for innovative tools for nucleic acid-based cell isolation. Nucleic acid cytometry is a relatively new field based on droplet microfluidics that allows the identification and sorting of cells based on specific nucleic acid biomarkers.
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  High throughput silica membrane-based viral RNA extraction using positive pressure

  An application note about automated purification of viral RNA with Tecan's Resolvex A200 positive pressure workstation and MACHEREY-NAGEL's NucleoSpin 96 Virus Kit.

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  Restriction Endonucleases from NEB

  With over 40 years of offering restriction enzymes to the research community, NEB has earned the reputation of being a leader in enzyme technologies. Working continuously to be worthy of that distinction, NEB strives to develop enzymes of the highest purity and unparalleled performance.
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  A Practical Guide to Analyzing Nucleic Acid Concentration and Purity with Microvolume Spectrophotometers

  Microvolume spectrophotometers (MVS) are commonly used for the analysis of nucleic acid (NA) samples. They require a small sample volume (0.5–2.0 μl) and are economical, convenient and widely commercially available. Typically, they can measure NA concentrations as low as 1 ng/μl and they are compatible with various assays for all types of NA and proteins. Concentration and purity readings from MVS are often accepted as fact; however, a more detailed understanding of the readings can provide meaningful insight into the quality of the sample and its suitability for downstream applications. This technical note provides detailed explanations and guidance on how to interpret and use MVS measurements, with a focus on samples purified using silica spin columns.
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  NEBNext Direct® Custom Ready Panel technology analyzed using NextGENe®

  With targeted panels becoming an excellent alternative for whole exome and genome Next Generation Sequencing (NGS) there is an increasing need for highly flexible and optimized custom panels. The NEBNext Direct technology in conjunction with NextGENe software represents a high-quality solution for generation and analysis of sequencing data for identification sequence variants present in a user-friendly manner.

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  Mechanical DNA Fragmentation with the Q800R2 Sonicator

  The Qsonica Q800R2 Sonicator offers an alternative method for mechanical DNA fragmentation for Illumina TruSeq® Library Preparation Kits.

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  Restriction Enzymes for Droplet Digital PCR (ddPCR)

  NEB has evaluated a number of restriction enzymes for simple genomic DNA fragmentation in droplet digital PCR assays. This list is not meant to be exhaustive, but provides a starting point for validated enzymes with some simple usage guidelines. Each restriction enzyme listed below was successfully used for a ddPCR digest directly in the Bio-Rad® Droplet Digital SuperMix.

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  Analysis of chromosomal aberrations and recombination by allelic bias in RNA-Seq

  Read this publication in Nature Communications about the successful RNA purification for downstream RNA sequencing with the NucleoSpin RNA Plus Kit.
   

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  NucleoBond Endotoxin Free Plasmid DNA in CRISPR/Cas9 and lentiviral packaging/cell culture research

  Forward genetic screens are powerful tools for the unbiased discovery and functional characterization of specific genetic elements associated with a phenotype of interest. Recently, the RNA-guided endonuclease Cas9 from the microbial CRISPR (clustered regularly interspaced short palindromic repeats) immune system has been adapted for genome-scale screening by combining Cas9 with pooled guide RNA libraries. Here we describe a protocol for genome-scale knockout and transcriptional activation screening using the CRISPR-Cas9 system. 
  Read about the advantage of using NucleoBond Endotoxin Free Plasmid DNA from MACHEREY-NAGEL to avoid endotoxicity in virus production and mammalian cell culture. 

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  Hard-to-Lyse Samples

  Struggling with DNA isolation from hard-to-lyse samples? Up to 60% more DNA compared to standard extraction methods.
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  Chromatin / DNA Shearing with Qsonica Sonicators

  Qsonica offers several devices routinely used for shearing Chromatin and DNA. The Q800R system is our most advanced option and offers the highest throughput. In addition, the Q700 and Q125 are very popular and effective alternatives.

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  Nanoparticle Dispersion with Qsonica Sonicators

  Probe sonication is highly effective for processing nanomaterials (carbon nanotubes, graphene, inks, metal oxides, etc.). Sonicators have become the industry standard for different applications.

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  Cell Disruption and Homogenization with Qsonica Sonicators

  Cell lysis, tissue disruption and homogenization are common Sonicator applications. The ultrasonic energy output of each Sonicator model is adjustable and sonication parameters can be optimized according to your process requirements.

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  NEBuilder HiFi DNA Assembly versus Gibson Assembly

  This application note describes how to assembly multiple fragments and have 100% correct clones.

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  Xtra Quick & Simple DNA Isolation

  A PhD student working at the Department of Immunology at the University Medical Center Utrecht shares her positive experience with the NucleoBond Xtra Midi Kit from MACHEREY-NAGEL

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  Cellular Imaging

  Visualization of Wnt receptor internalization by SNAP-tag technology from New England Biolabs (NEB)

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  Gibson Assembly

  In this application note we describe the use of the Gibson Assembly™ Master Mix from New England BioLabs (NEB) together with gBlocks™ Gene Fragments from Integrated DNA Technologies (1) for the creation of a basic cloning vector for IP3R research.

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  Q5 High Fidelity DNA Polymerase

  Marjorie Mercier, a scientist in Brussels, shares her positive experience with Q5 High-Fidelity DNA Polymerase for the amplification of the IgM variable region.

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  Q5 High Fidelity DNA Polymerase

  Colette Duez of the Center of Protein Engineering/ULg shares her positive experience with Q5 High-Fidelity DNA Polymerase for the amplification of a GC-rich (73%) insert of 1.4 kb from bacterial origin.

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  Q5 High Fidelity DNA Polymerase

  Mrs. Evy Vanderheyden, working at the VIB/KULeuven Molecular Microbiology and Biotechnology department shares her positive experience with Q5 High-Fidelity DNA Polymerase for the robust amplification of genomic yeast DNA.

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  Site-Directed Mutagenesis (SDM)

  Improved methods for site-directed mutagenesis using Gibson Assembly Master Mix from New England Bioloabs