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Sharing our passion for science, one story at a time

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. Browse our collection of science stories, or filter to find a topic that you are passionate about. From groundbreaking discoveries to sustainable lab techniques and helpful online tools that will aid your experimental design, we have something for everyone. And if you can’t find what you’re looking for, not to worry – simply send us a message about topics you would like to see covered.

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Imbuing Science with Compassion

Posted on Wednesday, January 22, 2025 By Iris Martinez

The two Humanitarian Duty Award recipients for the 2024 Passion in Science Awards showcase the power of science to improve lives. Read more about their efforts to improve health outcomes in Nigeria and Ethiopia in this blog.

Topic: Environment and social responsibility

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Somali farmers washing their hands in a river

Promoting More Sustainable Science

Posted on Wednesday, January 15, 2025 By Iris Martinez

The two Environmental Stewardship Award recipients for the 2024 Passion in Science Awards inspire greener lab practices through their work and resources. Read about how they are promoting more sustainable science in this blog.

Topic: Environment and social responsibility

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Purple giant allium flowers in a field

Shaping Scientific Access and Equality

Posted on Wednesday, January 8, 2025 By Iris Martinez

The five Scientific Mentorship and Advocacy Award recipients for the 2024 Passion in Science Awards spark scientific inspiration and education through their efforts. Read about their work to shape the future of science in this blog.

Topic: Environment and social responsibility

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Getting Started with Golden Gate Assembly

Posted on Monday, December 16, 2024 By Greg J.S. Lohman, Ph.D., Illustrations by Tasha José

Golden Gate Assembly is a versatile, one-step cloning method frequently used for the modular and hierarchical assembly of DNA into large constructs. This article aims to demystify Golden Gate, explains when and how to use it, and gives you everything you need to add this valuable method to your molecular biology toolbox.

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Golden Gate bridge with sunset

Afrigen's Mission to Empower Developing Countries with mRNA Vaccine Production

Posted on Sunday, November 10, 2024 By Joanne Gibson, Ph.D., Illustrations by Tasha José

Read about how Afrigen Biologics, supported by the WHO, are addressing global vaccine inequity by empowering developing countries with mRNA vaccine production capabilities. Through local manufacturing initiatives and extensive training, Afrigen is fostering sustainable vaccine development to address regional health needs and improve global health security.

Topic: Environment and social responsibility

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two Afrigen Biologics scientists in lab looking at camera

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