Addgene Is A Nonprofit Plasmid Repository Founded In 2004Based In Watertownmassachusettsthe Organization Aims To Enhance Scientific Discovery By Improving Access To High Quality Research Materialsit Addresses Challenges In Plasmid Sharing Among Researchers By Providing A Centralized Repository That Fosters Collaboration In Molecular Biology Addgene Curates And Distributes Over 100 000 Unique Plasmids And More Than 600 Ready To Use Viral Preparationsincluding Aav And Lentivirusthe Organization Also Offers Educational Resources Such As Protocols And Molecular Biology Guides To Support Researchersoperating As A Self Sustaining Nonprofitaddgene Charges Modest Fees For Plasmid Distribution To Cover Its Operational Costsprioritizing Accessibility For Academicgovernmentand Industry Researchers Worldwideits Services Are Utilized By Thousands Of Labs Across More Than 100 Countriespromoting Open Science And Collaboration In The Research Community
