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Eureka Moments at the Bench

A collection of troubleshooting tips and hypotheses, based on the experience of
the experts here at VectorBuilder

Gene Therapy to the Rescue

Overview of diseases and treatments
where gene delivery and gene therapy
are being utilized

Science in the Spotlight

Learn more about the science behind VectorBuilder products and services

My Favorite Building Block

Dive into the history, advantages or
disadvantages, and application of VectorBuilder’s building blocks
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Beta Late Than Never
Gene Therapy to the Rescue
Beta Late Than Never
Beta thalassemia is a genetic blood disorder that affects the production of hemoglobin, a protein in red blood cells that carries oxygen throughout the body. Read More ››
Bring on the EtBr: How Can I Be Sure My Gel Reflects My Sample?
Eureka Moments at the Bench
Bring on the EtBr: How Can I Be Sure My Gel Reflects My Sample?
Gel electrophoresis is a conventional method to assess the size, composition, and amount of your DNA. It is a critical step during molecular cloning and quality control. Read More ››
My Favorite Cloning Castle
My Favorite Building Block
My Favorite Cloning Castle
The more we learn about the world around us, the more resources we have to make life better. From plasmids to CRISPR, we continue to take discoveries from the natural world and utilize them for further discoveries and treatments. Read More ››
The Basics of mRNA Therapeutics
Science in the Spotlight
The Basics of mRNA Therapeutics
mRNA therapeutics are emerging in popularity, thanks in part to their widespread use in COVID-19 vaccination, but what exactly makes mRNA a good therapeutic? To answer that question let’s first dive into the basics of an mRNA molecule. Read More ››
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