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We're the UK Promega life sciences team, sharing technical tips, our event info, science news, articles and blog posts.
Catch up on CPD this festive break with Promega UK’s free online programme, including “Innovative Solutions in Nucleic Acid Extraction.”

Register or discover more at: https://www.promega.co.uk/c/pages/cpd-programme/

#CPD #LifeSciences
December 15, 2025 at 9:07 AM
New Lumit® FcγR Binding Immunoassays: fast, no-wash luminescent assays for studying FcγR binding kinetics & affinity.

From discovery to QC, connect binding → mechanism → potency in one workflow.

Learn more: https://tinyurl.com/FCGRBinding 

#FcγR #Immunology #LifeSciences
Lumit® FcγR Binding Immunoassays
The Lumit® FcγR Binding Immunoassays are novel homogeneous (no-wash) competition assays to measure the interaction between human Fc receptors and antibodies or Fc fusion proteins.
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December 12, 2025 at 9:08 AM
Our website now includes standardised KingFisher™ methods for Maxwell® High-Throughput Kits, supporting easier adoption of high-throughput extraction on KingFisher platforms.

See the update at: https://tinyurl.com/KingfisherWeb 

#LabAutomation #LifeSciences
December 11, 2025 at 9:07 AM
#CPD Feature: MSI-H Colorectal Tumour Response Monitoring with cfDNA

Learn how #ccfDNA analysis helps monitor MSI-H colorectal tumour response to immunotherapy. Covers sample prep, fragment analysis, and comparing #MSI status with KRAS mutations.

https://www.promega.co.uk/c/pages/cpd-programme/
December 10, 2025 at 9:07 AM
Does your compound bind its target in live cells?

NanoBRET™ Target Engagement Assays measure compound affinity & occupancy directly in cells — no lysis, no guesswork.

Learn more: https://www.promega.co.uk/products/cell-health-and-metabolism/target-engagement/

#NanoBRET #LifeSciences
December 8, 2025 at 9:07 AM
#qPCR gets complicated fast with inhibitor-rich samples or multiplexing targets.

GoTaq® Endure delivers reliable results under pressure. Pair with XpressAmp® to skip purification and go straight to amplification.

Learn more: https://tinyurl.com/RNAPurification

#LifeSciences #MolecularBiology
GoTaq® Endure qPCR Master Mix and RT-qPCR System
GoTaq® Endure qPCR Master Mix is an optimized formulation for probe-based qPCR assays to amplify DNA targets from challenging sample types that contain PCR inhibitors and other compounds found in clinical, health and agricultural research samples.
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December 5, 2025 at 9:08 AM
Internalisation of receptors like EGFR is key to cell regulation and cancer biology.

Monitor real-time internalisation with HiBiT-tagged EGFR after EGF stimulation using the GloMax® Galaxy Bioluminescent Imager.

Read more at: https://tinyurl.com/EGFRHiBiT

#HiBiT #LiveCellImaging
Illuminating Transmembrane Proteins Using HiBiT CRISPR Cell Lines
Illuminating Transmembrane Proteins Using HiBiT CRISPR Cell Lines
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December 4, 2025 at 1:12 PM
CPD Feature: Innovative Solutions in Nucleic Acid Extraction – Discover how new Maxwell chemistries boost efficiency and scalability in sample processing.

Register: https://www.promega.co.uk/c/pages/cpd-programme/

#NucleicAcidExtraction #CPD
CPD Programme 2025
Promega provides high-quality, CPD-accredited courses designed to support laboratory professionals in maintaining their certifications and advancing their knowledge in the latest developments in clinical and research settings. If you are looking to improve your understanding of molecular techniques, our courses are delivered by experts in the field to ensure you stay at the forefront of innovation.
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December 1, 2025 at 9:08 AM
Optimise your RNA workflow.

Our new IVT Optimisation Poster covers template prep, Mg²⁺ : rNTP ratios, and dsRNA detection (Lumit®) for better yield, purity, and scalability.

Find it on our website: https://tinyurl.com/RiboMaxPoster  

#RNA #MolecularBiology #LifeSciences
November 28, 2025 at 9:07 AM
New in Biocompare: Marie Schwinn, Ph.D. explores how live-cell assays reveal protein–protein interactions (PPIs) in their native environment — key to understanding disease biology & developing new therapies.

Read: https://tinyurl.com/BiocomparePPIarticle

#ProteinInteractions #LifeSciences
Measuring Endogenous Protein Interactions in Live Cells
PPIs offer a system-level understanding of cell behavior
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November 26, 2025 at 9:08 AM
Frustrated with inconsistent RT-qPCR results?

Our latest blog shares five key troubleshooting questions to help you pinpoint the issue, and shows how switching to a robust mix like GoTaq® Endure can make all the difference

Read here: https://tinyurl.com/qPCRQuestionsBlog 

#qPCR #MolecularBiology
November 25, 2025 at 9:07 AM
CPD Feature: Liquid Biopsies – Learn how cfDNA is changing diagnostic workflows and clinical research.

Register: https://www.promega.co.uk/c/pages/cpd-programme/

#LiquidBiopsy #CPD
November 24, 2025 at 9:07 AM
How selective is your compound once it’s inside a cell?

Read Promega’s blog from Tian Yang & Kristin Huwiler exploring how CETSA-MS, chemical #proteomics & NanoBRET® Target Engagement #assays are reshaping how we study compound selectivity in live cells: 
Cellular Selectivity Profiling: Unveiling Novel Interactions and More Accurate Compound Specificity - Promega Connections
NanoBRET® Target Engagement assays are a great alternative to mass spec-based cell selectivity approaches.
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November 20, 2025 at 9:08 AM
No RNA purification. No reruns. No problem.

GoTaq® Endure qPCR Master Mix + XpressAmp® reagents let you lyse, load & amplify in one workflow — fast, consistent, and inhibitor-tolerant.

Get results faster: https://tinyurl.com/RNAPurification 

#qPCR #LifeSciences
GoTaq® Endure qPCR Master Mix and RT-qPCR System
GoTaq® Endure qPCR Master Mix is an optimized formulation for probe-based qPCR assays to amplify DNA targets from challenging sample types that contain PCR inhibitors and other compounds found in clinical, health and agricultural research samples.
tinyurl.com
November 19, 2025 at 9:08 AM
CPD Feature: To Nanodrop or Not to Nanodrop – Learn how to select the best nucleic acid quantitation method for accurate downstream results.

Register: https://www.promega.co.uk/c/pages/cpd-programme/

#LifeSciences #CPD
November 18, 2025 at 9:07 AM
🎄 #PromegaChristmas 2025 is live until 5 Dec 2025

🎁 Spend £1500+ Chilworth Hamper or £100 donation to Dementia UK
🎁 Spend £5000+ Winchester Hamper or £250 donation
🍫 Spend under £1500 daily draw for Hotel Chocolat Wreath

https://tinyurl.com/ChristmasHamper2025 (UK & Ireland only. Ts & Cs apply)
November 17, 2025 at 9:08 AM
One path leads to failed runs. The other to trusted results the first time

GoTaq® Endure qPCR Master Mix and RT-qPCR System, with XpressAmp® Reagents, streamlines #qPCR from sample to amplification - no purification, no inhibitors

Learn more:
GoTaq® Endure qPCR Master Mix and RT-qPCR System
GoTaq® Endure qPCR Master Mix is an optimized formulation for probe-based qPCR assays to amplify DNA targets from challenging sample types that contain PCR inhibitors and other compounds found in clinical, health and agricultural research samples.
tinyurl.com
November 14, 2025 at 10:13 AM
Dr Caroline Parker of the Forensic Genomics Innovation Hub says:

“We are past 600 injections… it is running beautifully.”

Find out how the Spectrum CE system is delivering durable, consistent performance for cutting-edge research at https://youtu.be/OwbId7RNrm4

#DNAAnalysis #ForensicGenomics
November 13, 2025 at 9:08 AM
Something festive is coming…

Our Promega Christmas Promotion 2025 starts 17 Nov 2025 with our Christmas Hamper, charity partnership, and Golden Ticket surprise.

Full details next week (UK & Ireland only. Ts and Cs apply)

#PromegaChristmas
November 12, 2025 at 9:07 AM
Tomorrow: Mitigating #Antimicrobial Resistance in Poultry Wastewater Using Advanced Oxidation Processes 

12 Nov 2025, 3pm GMT with Beatriz Oliveira de Farias (Oswaldo Cruz Foundation) and Dr Brigitta Saul (Promega)

Register: https://tinyurl.com/12Nove2025Webinar

#EnvironmentalScience
November 11, 2025 at 9:07 AM
Why does flexibility matter in forensic genomics? Dr Caroline Parker shares how the Spectrum CE helps her lab pivot between priorities while maintaining robust performance.

📽 https://youtu.be/OwbId7RNrm4 - to see the full video

#SpectrumCE #WorkflowAgility #ForensicScience #DNA
November 7, 2025 at 9:08 AM
That’s a wrap on the #biologicssymposium2025 ! A massive thank you to all our speakers for their insightful and engaging talks. Thanks to everyone that attended and we hope to see you next year! Finally thank you to @gsk.bsky.social for allowing us to host the symposium at GSK Stevenage!
November 6, 2025 at 5:43 PM
Our final speaker of the #biologicssymposium2025 is Dr Yue Liu who joins us from Queen Mary University of London. Looking forward to a thought provoking talk titled “Circulating Metabolites and Brain Imaging Phenotypes, and Mediate Modifiable Risk Pathways”.
November 6, 2025 at 4:40 PM
Our seventh speaker and starting the last round of talks is Dr Kate Getliffe from Lonza Biologics. Kate will be discussing “Real-Time Cell-based Assays for Bispecific Molecules, using CD8+ TDCC Qualified T-Cells as Effector Cells”. Another exciting talk here at the #biologicssymposium2025
November 6, 2025 at 3:53 PM