New England Biolabs

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NEBinspired is a science blog designed to share inspirational stories about trends in the life sciences, lab tips to help you save time, and life lessons to reflect on.

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New England Biolabs

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May 11, 2026

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Episodes

Four tips for PCR amplification of GC-rich sequences 06.10.2022

GC-rich DNA sequences can be difficult to amplify. In this blog post, we've outlined four key considerations from NEB scientists to troubleshoot your GC-rich PCR.

Using large-scale RNA sequencing to probe immune response, including autoimmune disease and vaccination 15.09.2022

Researchers are efficiently exploring immune responses with a new bulk RNA sequencing workflow that generates full-length reads of B or T cell receptor V(D)J and (C) region mRNA. The discoveries incorporating this unique view are shedding light on previously unanswerable questions surrounding immune response to infection and therapeutic intervention.

Proven tips for PCR primer design 15.09.2022

PCR optimization and validation is a longtime passion at NEB. Avoid common PCR pitfalls and obtain the amplicon you desire with these primer design tips from our experts.

Preventing COVID-19 Outbreaks through College Campus Surveillance Testing 15.09.2022

COVID-19 pooled testing is an efficient way to monitor viral spread within a community, and the loop mediated isothermal amplification (LAMP) assay is a major asset for community monitoring because it's inexpensive, fast, and accurate.

Merging art & science – an alternative science career 15.09.2022

Tasha José, NEB's Scientific Illustrator, describes her exciting job role combining two of her passions - science & art.

Bringing the International Space Station into the Molecular Age 15.09.2022

With sights set on returning to the Moon and eventually Mars, NASA microbiologists create modified-for-spaceflight molecular workflows to diagnose potential medically significant pathogens in near real-time, entirely onboard the spacecraft.

Bringing more COVID-19 testing to Africa 14.09.2022

With so few Africans vaccinated against COVID-19, simple and sensitive tests are critical for saving lives.  NEB is donating reagents to aid in the development of diagnostic tests (cLAMP) that can be used instead of PCR and can deliver rapid results detected by a simple color change.  They are ideally suited for resource-poor areas by not requiring expensive laboratory equipment.

Bisulfite sequencing, but at what cost? 14.09.2022

Why do so many core sequencing labs decline to perform bisulfite-seq? Let's review the intrinsic risks of bisulfite conversion and then discuss how enzymatic cytosine conversion overcomes these challenges, enabling more biologically meaningful results at a lower cost with application versatility.

5 Tips to Stand out on LinkedIn with a Great Scientist Profile 13.09.2022

Life science recruiters and hiring managers frequently use LinkedIn to find job candidates. We spoke to a LinkedIn expert to explore how to make your LinkedIn profile help you find the perfect job in science.  

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