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We're the UK Promega life sciences team, sharing technical tips, our event info, science news, articles and blog posts.
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.
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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.
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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
Double header from Piramal Pharma for our fifth and sixth speakers of the day. Megan McFadzean and Andrew Brown share their insights into “Cell-based Potency Assays for Non-cytotoxic ADCs” and the “Transformation of Data in Bioassay Testing”.
November 6, 2025 at 3:00 PM
Our fourth speaker of the day is Dr Mahendra Deonarain from Antikor BioPharma. Looking forward to an interesting talk on “The Intersection of Recombinant Antibody Fragment Engineering and Linker-Payload Design to Produce Next-Generation ADCs”. #biologicssymposium2025
November 6, 2025 at 2:04 PM
Our third talk of the day is “Fc gamma receptors as mediators of autoimmunity and therapeutic response” by Dr Jim Robinson from the University of Leeds. Looking forward to an exciting talk!
November 6, 2025 at 12:15 PM
Our second talk of the day is “A Clinician’s Perspective on Immunotherapy: from Bench to Bedside” from Dr Abhinav Mathur of Aberdeen University. Looking forward to another insightful talk !#biologicssymposium2025
November 6, 2025 at 11:17 AM
Our first talk of the day is “Empowering Biologics Discovery: Next-Gen Functional and Potency Assays for Immunotherapy and Beyond” from Dr Brad Swanson of @promegacorporation.bsky.social Looking forward to an interesting talk!
November 6, 2025 at 10:45 AM
It’s the morning of our annual biologics symposium here at @gsk.bsky.social. We’re looking forward to a great day of interesting talks from our speakers! #biologicssymposium2025
November 6, 2025 at 9:44 AM
Free webinar: Mitigating #Antimicrobial Resistance in Poultry #Wastewater Using Advanced Oxidation Processes

🗓  Wednesday, 12 Nov 2025, at 3.00 pm GMT
Speakers: Beatriz Oliveira de Farias (Oswaldo Cruz Foundation) & Dr Brigitta Saul (Promega)

Register: https://tinyurl.com/12Nove2025Webinar
November 5, 2025 at 11:25 AM
Tomorrow: Live Forum — Automating Plasma and FFPE Nucleic Acid Extraction

5 Nov 2025, 4pm GMT with Promega's Dr Doug Horejsh, Rick Grygiel, Bats Mutamba

Methods for liquid handlers; FFPE, #ccfDNA, biopsy #RNA; new Maxwell® HT kits

Register at: https://tinyurl.com/5Nove2025Webinar
November 4, 2025 at 9:06 AM