The @genesinspace.bsky.social competition winners have been selected! Congratulations to Bronx High School of Science juniors Serena Tsao & Chloe Comisarow. We're excited to work with them and the Genes in Space team to finalize their experiment for launch to the ISS! https://nebiolabs.com/4fOTbNE

CariGenetics founder Dr. Carika Weldon joins the NEB podcast (https://nebiolabs.com/4wwTUtT) to share her experience as part of the COVID pandemic response in Bermuda and how that led her to focus on bringing genetic research expertise and equipment to the Caribbean.

New product release! The Monarch® Mag Cell-free RNA (cfRNA) Extraction Kit (https://nebiolabs.com/4xjaDkF) provides efficient, reproducible extraction of total circulating cell-free RNA and exosomal-associated RNA, without needing organic extraction chemistry or cumbersome vacuum manifolds 🦋

Today is your last chance to meet the NEB team bringing custom enzyme solutions! Our team is ready to talk all things enzymes and reagents at Booth 4111 at #ADLM2026

From custom enzyme solutions to innovative products like Q5®‑XT and Bst‑XT WarmStart™, NEB is ready to support your assay development. Visit us at #ADLM2026 (Booth 4111) to start a conversation about how we can help your research!

At #ADLM2026? Visit NEB at Booth 4111 to learn more about our Monarch Cell-free DNA and cell-free RNA Extraction solutions 🦋

NEB offers automation-friendly and lyo-compatible enzymes and solutions such as Murine RNase Inhibitor (Glycerol-free) (https://nebiolabs.com/4bIiWOs). Drop by the NEB booth (4111) at #ADLM2026 to talk with the team!

Searching for the latest enzymes for molecular assay development? Stop by NEB’s booth (4111) to learn about our newest developments! #ADLM2026

Looking for a partner with 50+ years of experience working with global assay developers on innovative enzyme solutions? Connect with the NEB team at #ADLM2026 (Booth 4111) to talk about your enzyme and reagent needs. https://nebiolabs.com/4wjeHkG

NEB is attending #ADLM2026 in Anaheim! Stop by booth 4111 to meet the team and learn about how we are supporting MDx assay development around the globe 🌎

Thank you for sharing your passion in science with us! We're in the final stages of reviewing the inspiring applications for our 2026 Passion in Science Awards, and winners will be notified within the next two weeks 🦋

High-quality, pure RNA is a requirement for RNA therapeutics to avoid unwanted immune responses, not just a “nice to have.” The enzymatic removal of dsRNA using RNase III preserves ssRNA integrity when refined using a protocol for IVT samples. https://nebiolabs.com/4b4AofP

RNase III Protocol Modification Can Enable Safe dsRNA Removal from IVT Samples | NEB

High-quality and pure RNA is a requirement for RNA therapeutics to avoid unwanted immune responses, not just a “nice to have.” In vitro transcription can be optimized, but additional cleanup may be ne...

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Cell-free protein synthesis (#CFPS) workflows allow for fast, scalable & cost-effective single-chain Ab fragment production. In this blog post, read about how you can quickly & efficiently screen the discovery and initial characterization of novel antibody fragments: https://nebiolabs.com/3SWKI3q

Cell-free Protein Synthesis Enables Rapid Single-chain Fragment Production and Analysis

Single-chain antibody fragments, like VHH and scFv, are increasingly popular in therapeutics due to their smaller size

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Today is the birthday of Don Comb, the founder of New England Biolabs. Don was dedicated to environmental stewardship, philanthropy, and scientific innovation. NEB remains guided by these values, and we thank Don for his commitment and passion to science. In Don's honor, we will be closed today.

Happy Independence Day! NEB will be closed today in honor of 250 years of independence.

Introducing the NEBNext® Companion Module for Oxford Nanopore Technologies Direct RNA Sequencing (https://nebiolabs.com/44H2sSN)! A single module with all recommended NEB reagents for direct RNA library prep using the SQK‑RNA004 protocol. @nanoporetech.com

How do archaeal cells coordinate DNA replication? NEB and Colorado State University scientists tracked DNA polymerase activity in living archaeal cells using genetics, biochemistry, and RADAR-seq to learn more: https://doi.org/10.1093/nar/gkag395

Archaeal family B DNA polymerase facilitates lagging strand DNA replication in the Thermococcales

Abstract. Replicative DNA synthesis is distributed among several DNA polymerases (DNAPs) in both Bacteria and Eukarya. The division of synthesis permits sp

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Universidad de La Frontera, NEB, Arizona State University, National University of Costa Rica, & National Center of High Technology researchers published an editorial on environmental and biotech aspects of microbial-fungal symbioses in natural and agricultural systems: https://nebiolabs.com/4f2HZxF

Frontiers | Editorial: Microbial-fungal symbioses: ecological implications, environmental impact, and biotechnological applications in natural and agricultural systems

Microbial-fungal symbioses are fundamental drivers of ecological networks and agricultural systems, orchestrating critical processes such as nutrient cycling...

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John Burns, Ph.D., is a senior research scientist at @bigelowlab.bsky.social, where he's exploring symbiotic reactions and marine lineages. In this podcast, Burns talks on his career, how information shapes biology, and more: https://nebiolabs.com/4oOQakL #shapingscience

Juneteenth is an opportunity to learn more about the historical and contemporary realities of Black life in the US, which we encourage our employees and customers to do while we're closed. This year, NEB is highlighting the Juneteenth flag, which was first flown in Roxbury, MA in 2000.

In a Molecular Cell paper, NEB scientists describe the identification of a deaminase that converts 5mC to T, enabling direct sequencing of the human methylome and genome. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.molcel.2026.03.027

@medschool.umaryland.edu, NEB, and University of Wisconsin Oshkosh researchers investigated gene regulation in response to host sex and infection route in Brugia pahangi with new genome annotation: https://doi.org/10.1093/g3journal/jkag073

Gene regulation in response to host sex and infection route in Brugia pahangi with new genome annotation

Abstract. Male rodents are almost exclusively used for experimental maintenance of filarial nematodes because they have higher susceptibility to parasitism

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We’re excited to share our latest work at #SEED2026 in Denver next week! Stop by poster 62 during Poster Session 1 to learn more about how NEBuilder HiFi eliminates the need for adapter removal by directly assembling synthetic, adapter-on DNA fragments from Twist Bioscience.

This week, we have notified those who have found a winning fennec fox, our RNA mascot! Be sure to check your emails if you found a fox, and congratulations to the winners! Don't miss all of our RNA-related resources at nebrna.com.

In our latest blog, research fellow Dr. Marta Peirats-Llobet talks about the ARC Centre of Excellence in Plants for Space (P4S), an international research consortium, and a project aiming to study the impact of growing plants in a growth chamber on the moon. https://nebiolabs.com/4aE1utM

Growing Plants on the Moon

The Australian Research Council (ARC) Centre of Excellence in Plants for Space (P4S) is a consortium of international research partners working toward a future where plants support off-Earth habitatio...

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Now launched: Q5®‑XT Hot Start High‑Fidelity 2X Master Mix. Get the accuracy you trust from Q5 with faster, more robust amplification for long and complex DNA targets: https://nebiolabs.com/4avItK3

Looking to immerse yourself in the world of molecular biology? Our two-week summer workshop, held at Quinnipiac University, offers hands-on experience and doesn't require any prior experience for participation. Learn more about the subjects covered, schedule and more: https://nebiolabs.com/4o6JVZ6

NEB researchers systematically screened 186 MazF homologs, identifying >130 active endoribonuclease with diverse sequence preferences. Read more about how Tth-MazF1 can be a powerful tool for RNA analysis in Nucleic Acids Research: https://doi.org/10.1093/nar/gkag338

Deadline extension! Submit your application to the Passion in Science Awards (https://nebiolabs.com/4dMECsY) by June 5 for the chance to choose between a $1,000 USD scholarship or a charitable donation to the charity of your choice. Terms and conditions apply.

In a recent publication (https://nebiolabs.com/4uNsCyw), NEB, Medical University of South Carolina, and Iowa State University scientists describe how post-glycosylation enzymes can be used in combination with MALDI-MSI to identify and map glycans with post-glycosylation modifications (PGMs) in situ.

Application of Post-Glycosylation Modifying Enzymes for Mass Spectrometry Imaging of Modified N-Glycans In Situ

Glycans are essential components of cells involved in numerous biological processes, and changes in glycan profiles are often correlated with disease progression. Glycans are comprised of various monosaccharides linked together at different positions wi...

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