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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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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

Choosing the Best Exonuclease for Your Workflow

Posted on Tuesday, October 29, 2024 By Katharina Bilotti, Ph.D. & Iris Martinez, Illustrations by Tasha José

Selecting the exonuclease that meets your application needs is easier with NEB’s technical insight and user-friendly selection tools. Drawing from our long history in enzymology and solutions for basic research and applied scientific development, we’re sharing answers to some common questions about exonucleases and providing the resources you can use for successful exonuclease selection.

Topic: Tips for the lab

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Repeating graphic of exonucleases digesting nucleic acid.

Why Glycerol-free Reagents Matter in Molecular Diagnostics

Posted on Wednesday, September 25, 2024 By Joanne Gibson, Ph.D., Illustrations by Tasha José

Learn about how transitioning to glycerol-free reagents enhances molecular diagnostics by improving assay accuracy, efficiency, and global accessibility. Glycerol-free formulations enable lyophilization compatibility for stable, room-temperature storage and improve automation accuracy due to reduced viscosity, overcoming the challenges posed by glycerol in traditional reagent formulations.

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3D molecular illustration of DNA polymerase enzyme actively binding to a DNA strand, highlighting enzyme structure and function in genetic replication.

Essential Tips for Successful DNA Gel Extraction

Posted on Thursday, September 5, 2024 By Joanne Gibson, Ph.D., Illustrations by Tasha José

Learn effective strategies to improve the purity and yield of DNA extracted from agarose gels, ensuring success in your downstream applications.

Topic: Tips for the lab

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Purple gloved hand putting some agarose gel into a microfuge tube with tweezers

Genomes Without Borders: Bridging Gaps in Health Equity

Posted on Thursday, August 15, 2024 By Iris Martinez

Claudia Gonzaga-Jauregui, Ph.D., discussed how underrepresentation undermines health equity when it comes to genomics in an NEB-hosted seminar and podcast episode. As of the time of writing, over 93% of genome-wide association studies had European ancestry, highlighting the lack of diversity. Focusing on her work, this blog breaks down some of the efforts to bridge the health equity gap in Mexico and Latin America as a whole.

Topic: Environment and social responsibility

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