Molecular basis for methylation-sensitive editing by Cas9

Cloning, protein expression and purification The DNA encoding ThermoCas9 with a C-terminal His6 tag was integrated into the pML-1B vector and expressed in the Escherichia coli NiCo21(DE3) strain. Cells were grown in Luria–Bertani (LB) medium with 0.2% d-(+)-glucose at 37 °C until optical density at 600 nm reached 0.8, at which point addition, isopropyl-β-d-thiogalactopyranoside was added to 0.5 mM…

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Octavia Spencer Joins Hillary Clinton and Nancy Pelosi for June Fundraiser

Academy Award-winning actress and producer Octavia Spencer will co-host a virtual fundraising event with Hillary Clinton and Nancy Pelosi on June 1, 2026. Clinton made the announcement on her social media account this week. Clinton’s announcement put it plainly: “Academy-Award winning actress and producer Octavia Spencer will join me and @TeamPelosi for our June 1…

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