The New England Biolabs Podcast: Lessons from Lab and Life

Latest Episodes:

Interview with Graham Hatfull: Fighting infections with mycobacteriophage Oct 22, 2026

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Dr. Graham Hatfull has spent decades studying the molecular genetics of mycobacteria and their bacteriophages, and talks about use of therapeutic phage to treat bacterial infections in this podcast.

Interview with Paul Turner: Putting Bacteriophage to Work Sep 17, 2026

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Dr. Paul Turner of Yale School of Medicine shares how bacteriophage can be used to treat and kill bacterial infections.

RNA 101: RNA Isolation Aug 21, 2026

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NEB scientists, Anagha Kadam and Jack Martz join the NEB podcast to talk all things RNA isolation. Discussion covers different ways to isolate RNA, how silica columns perform vs magnetic beads, and how to prevent RNase activity to ensure your next RNA isolation is a success.

Interview with Carika Weldon: Building genetics expertise in the Caribbean Jul 29, 2026

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Carika Weldon, Founder and CEO of CariGenetics, shares her mission to bring genetic research expertise and equipment to the Caribbean.

Interview with John Burns: Unravelling Marine Mysteries Jun 24, 2026

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John Burns of Bigelow Laboratory for Ocean Sciences shares how he thinks about the information that drives biology.

Interview with Nitya Johar: The impact of Genes in Space May 20, 2026

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2025 Genes in Space contest winner Nitya Johar explains the experiment she will be sending to the International Space Station.

Interview with Dr. Craig Martin: Improving RNA production efficiency and quality Apr 28, 2026

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Dr. Craig Martin, co-founder of Waterfall Scientific and Emeritus Professor in the Department of Chemistry at the University of Massachusetts, Amherst joins us to talk RNA manufacuring. Dr. Martin has studies RNA polymerase for about 40 years and joins us to explain duo tether technology and its effects of RNA generation efficiency.

Interview with Dr. Bill Jack: Lessons from Lab & Life at NEB Apr 28, 2026

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New England Biolabs' legend, Dr. Bill Jack, who just retired after spending nearly four decades at NEB joins us to share some wisdom. Bill has held many positions at NEB, from Senior Staff Scientist, to Executive Director of Research, to Emeritus Scientist. Please join us as Bill shares lessons from his life and time in the lab.

Interview with Eric Dinerstein: Understanding and preventing future mass extinction events Mar 11, 2026

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Conservation X Labs Chief Scientist joins us to talk about how we can prevent a sixth mass extinction event on our planet.

Interview with Osa Conservation: Protecting habitats and rebuilding migratory corridors in Costa Rica Jan 28, 2026

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Osa Conservation Executive Director and Director of the Conservation Campus join us to share the wonder of the biological diversity in Costa Rica's Osa Peninsula.