What to Do After Your Life Science Degree: Post-baccalaureate and Post-doctoral Programs
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This post highlights the advantages, considerations and comparisons of postbac, postdoc and internship experiences for those developing careers in the life sciences, and shares helpful insights from our student internship coordinator and one of our postdoc fellows.
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Building Genes Faster and Cheaper with Decentralized Workflows
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Read about a new decentralized workflow from NEB researchers that’s redefining how scientists synthesize genes. By combining data-optimized design with advanced assembly techniques, this approach delivers sequence-verified constructs in as little as four days—at a fraction of the traditional cost. With faster turnaround, higher fidelity, and fewer external dependencies, this workflow enables researchers to conduct complex gene synthesis projects more efficiently and at greater scale, supporting broader access to advanced synthetic biology methods.
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Unlocking the Power of DNA Repair Enzymes in Molecular Biology Workflows
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DNA damage is an inevitable consequence of biological processes and environmental exposure. Many types of DNA damage result from exposure to various chemicals, physical conditions, aging, or manipulation. From oxidation to deamination, modified bases can lead to mutagenic effects that put organisms at risk of disorder and disease.
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Advancing DNA Barcoding at the Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh
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Metabarcoding can take a panoramic view of biodiversity from complex environmental DNA samples and accurately inform us about individual species. Learn how Nattanon Meeprom, Ph.D., surmounted sample challenges to accelerate data collection as part of a research team evaluating Saudi Arabian ecosystems.
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Design Assemble and Express with Confidence
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Cell-free protein synthesis workflows avoid several limitations associated with in vivo protein expression systems. Paired with the right assembly design tools, CFPS workflows can efficiently take you from design to protein purification while saving time and permitting high throughput.
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How Lyophilized Beads Are Changing Diagnostics and Research
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Learn how lyophilized beads are reshaping diagnostics and research by providing a stable, ready-to-use reagent format that overcomes cold-chain and handling challenges while streamlining workflows. Through optimized freeze-drying processes and automation-friendly design, these ambient-stable beads ensure robust assay performance and reduced waste. NEB Lyo Sciences’ expertise in freeze-dry protocols and custom solutions empowers both laboratory research and field-based testing.
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Redefining NGS Library Prep for the Real World: Streamlining for Speed and Savings
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Genomics is a field where technological advancements continuously and rapidly reshape the landscape, necessitating faster and better reagents for faster and better libraries. This is the origin story of the NEBNext UltraExpress library prep kits for DNA, FS DNA, and RNA – innovative solutions designed to meet sequencing demands with unparalleled speed, accuracy and efficiency.
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Conserving Resources in Life Science
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Learning strategies to improve sustainability and protect nature is a great way to celebrate Earth Day. New England Biolabs (NEB) offers the Labconscious website as a resource for biologists to find green lab tips and follow sustainability trends in lab operations and biotechnology.
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Engaging with Sustainability Through a Green Fair
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OSA Conservation is Connecting Habitats to Create Climate Resilience for People and Nature in Costa Rica
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info_outlineThe 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.