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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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Redefining NGS Library Prep for the Real World: Streamlining for Speed and Savings

Posted on Monday, May 12, 2025 By Betsy Young, Ph.D.

In today’s high-demand genomics landscape, researchers need library prep solutions that can keep pace. At the University of Michigan’s Advanced Genomics Core, Director Dr. Olivia Koues shares how her team streamlined operations, improved turnaround times, and handled diverse, challenging samples using the NEBNext UltraExpress® Library Prep Kits.

Topic: What is Trending in Science

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Photo of hand pipetting with a multichannel pipette. Photo credit: The Koues Lab

Conserving Resources in Life Science

Posted on Tuesday, April 22, 2025 By Nicole Kelesoglu

Watch the opening talk on climate change at our Go Green Symposium and learn how NEB contributes to conserving resources in life science and protecting nature. Listen to a bioacoustics recording from our campus conservation land. 

Topic: Environment and social responsibility

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Celina Chang presenting at Labconscious® Go Green Symposium 2025

Engaging with Sustainability Through a Green Fair

Posted on Tuesday, April 15, 2025 By Iris Martinez, Illustrations by Tasha José

Sustainability comes in many forms, from direct environmental issues to economic, educational, and social concerns. To highlight the many facets, the NEB community hosted a Green Fair with over 30 organizations that benefit their communities. Considering hosting your own Green Fair? Learn more about how our Green Fair promoted relationships with local green organizations to support change, and view some tips for making your Fair a success.

Topic: Environment and social responsibility

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NEB® Green fair tables and participants

OSA Conservation is Connecting Habitats to Create Climate Resilience for People and Nature in Costa Rica

Posted on Tuesday, April 8, 2025 By Joanne Gibson, Ph.D., Illustrations by Tasha José

This Earth Month, hear about how Osa Conservation’s Ridge to Reef initiative is actively preserving critical ecosystems and advancing community-driven conservation. Learn more about their achievements and how these efforts are making a difference.

Topic: Environment and social responsibility

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Aerial view over trees of Osa Peninsula in Costa Rica at sunrise. Photo courtesy of Andrew Whitworth.

Essential Tips for PCR & DNA Cleanup: Maximize Your DNA Purity and Yield

Posted on Monday, March 10, 2025 By Joanne Gibson, Ph.D., Illustrations by Tasha José

Learn expert techniques for PCR and DNA cleanup to enhance DNA purity and yield. This guide outlines key steps—binding, washing, and eluting—with practical dos and don'ts for each phase. Learn how the Monarch Spin PCR & DNA Cleanup Kit can optimize your molecular biology workflows, ensuring high-quality results for your downstream applications.

Topic: Tips for the lab

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