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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. 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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Bringing more COVID-19 testing to Africa

Posted on Thursday, January 27, 2022 By

Lydia Morrison, M.S.

& Tessa DeVoe

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.

Topic: Environment and social responsibility

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Proven tips for PCR primer design

Posted on Monday, November 8, 2021 By Nicole Kelesoglu

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.

Topic: Tips for the lab

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

Posted on Wednesday, October 13, 2021 By Joanne Gibson, Ph.D.

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.

Topic: What is Trending in Science

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Bioinformatics alerts for viral variant impacts on molecular tests

Posted on Wednesday, August 11, 2021 By Nicole Kelesoglu

NEB bioinformatics scientist Brad Langhorst, Ph.D., discusses the impact of emerging variants on existing SARS-CoV-2 molecular tests, the key factor in test failures, who benefits from using NEB's new, Primer Monitor tool, and lessons from the pandemic for infectious disease outbreaks.

Topic: What is Trending in Science

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

Posted on Wednesday, June 30, 2021 By Lydia Morrison, M.S.

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.

Topic: Career advice

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