Consortium Blog
Minicircle v Plasmids. Time to think again.
Minicircles have for a number of years been presented as being superior to simple plasmids for gene therapy applications. In some cases it may be the case, but in a new publication we show that compared to a carefully optimised, clinically tested plasmid design they offer no advantages.
10 years ago
Consortium Scientists Shake Things Up at BSGCT Public Education Day
Approximately 300 National, Higher and Advanced Higher students, GCSE and A-level students attended the University of Strathclyde Technology & Innovation Centre for a one day introduction to gene and cell therapy. During the lunchtime break the UK Cystic Fibrosis Gene Therapy Consortium provided hands on activities for pupils at an exhibitor stand. We used a quick and easy protocol to extract DNA using strawberries, detergent, salt and alcohol.
10 years ago
A Raspberry Pi Gel Imager for Less that £100
Buy a new gel imager? No way - lets build our own.
11 years ago
Dr Ian Pringle, Wadham College Talk. (2016): Dr Ian Pringle, gives a talk to the Wadham College Medical Society. More...
