Plasmid Types and Their Applications
June 2, 2025
Learn how plasmid types like cloning, expression, shuttle, reporter, viral vectors, and artificial chromosomes support diverse molecular biology research goals. ...
Casey-Tyler Berezin
How Plasmid Host Systems Shape Sequence Design
May 29, 2025
Discover how plasmid design differs across plasmid host systems like bacteria, yeast, and mammalian cells. Learn key components, design tips, and challenges. ...
Choosing the right selectable marker
May 24, 2025
Highlights Plasmids need selectable markers to isolate successful transformants. Marker type affects plasmid size, host burden, and regulatory risks. Antibiotic resistance genes are common but...
Choosing the best origin of replication
May 22, 2025
Learn how to choose the best origin of replication to control plasmid stability, copy number, and performance across bacterial, yeast, and mammalian systems. High copy...
What is a plasmid?
May 4, 2025
Learn what plasmids are, how they work, and the mistakes to avoid. A practical guide for life scientists designing experiments with plasmids. ...
Jean Peccoud
Selecting the right expression vector
December 3, 2024
Expression vectors are plasmids used to express a gene of interest in a cellular host. Selecting the right expression vector is key to the success...
