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New England Biolabs

Produces enzymes for molecular biology applications

Overview

New England Biolabs discovers and produces enzymes for molecular biology, offering the largest selection of recombinant and native enzymes for genomic research. Enzymes catalyze specific biochemical reactions that enable DNA amplification, modification, and analysis, powering workflows like PCR, gene expression, and sample prep for sequencing. The company differentiates itself by its breadth and depth of enzyme offerings, global distribution, and partnerships that bring new technologies to markets such as molecular diagnostics and nucleic acid vaccines. Its goal is to support scientific discovery and practical applications by providing reliable reagents and expanding product areas through strategic alliances.

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About New England Biolabs

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Why New England Biolabs is rated
B-
Rated B on Competitive Edge
Rated B on Growth Potential
Rated C on Differentiation

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Company Size

501-1,000

Company Stage

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Total Funding

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Headquarters

Ipswich, MA

Founded

1974

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What believers are saying

  • The August 4, 2026 cfRNA kit expands NEB into high-growth liquid-biopsy workflows.
  • Touchlight's March 18, 2026 EnClose kit opens therapeutic DNA manufacturing revenue beyond research.
  • AMP 2026 and AGBT visibility keeps NEB inside molecular diagnostics buying cycles this quarter.

What critics are saying

  • Roche, Illumina, and Thermo Fisher compress NEB's reagent pricing through bundled workflows by 2027.
  • Dependence on partner ecosystems like Oxford Nanopore and seqWell gives outsiders leverage over distribution.
  • If long-read and diagnostic platforms internalize enzyme stacks, NEB becomes a commoditized supplier.

What makes New England Biolabs unique

  • NEB keeps embedding reagents into partner standards, including Oxford Nanopore on July 7, 2026.
  • Its 2026 cfDNA, cfRNA, and dbDNA launches build integrated multiomic workflows.
  • TnX Transposase, launched October 15, 2026 with seqWell, expands custom tagmentation control.

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  • 401(k) Company Match
  • Company Equity

Growth & Insights and Company News

6 month growth

7%

1 year growth

6%

2 year growth

6%
PR Newswire
Nov 6th, 2026
New England Biolabs(R) spotlights multiomic profiling of cell-free DNA (cfDNA) and cell-free RNA (cfRNA) at the AMP 2026 Annual Meeting & Expo in Seattle, Washington.

New England Biolabs(R) spotlights multiomic profiling of cell-free DNA (cfDNA) and cell-free RNA (cfRNA) at the AMP 2026 Annual Meeting & Expo in Seattle, Washington. Nov 06, 2026, 10:00 ET Leveraging over 50 years of expertise in enzymology, NEB(R) shares insights on reagents and workflows for molecular diagnostics, including cfDNA & cfRNA analysis, enzymatic methylation profiling, and high-fidelity PCR. IPSWICH, Mass., Nov. 6, 2026 /PRNewswire/ - New England Biolabs (NEB), a global leader in enzyme technologies and molecular biology solutions, will highlight its latest advances to support molecular diagnostics and infectious disease surveillance at the Association for Molecular Pathology (AMP) Annual Meeting & Expo, taking place November 10-15, 2026, at the Seattle Convention Center in Seattle, WA. "AMP is a wonderful opportunity to engage with, and receive direct feedback from, the molecular pathology community about their scientific goals, open questions, and missing or challenging workflow steps. We always appreciate the warm welcome and generous sharing of knowledge that happens in scientific sessions, during coffee breaks, and at the NEB booth," said Betsy Young, Ph.D., Senior Product Marketing Manager for Next Generation Sequencing at NEB. "Our goal is to support these scientists with reagents and protocols that will advance their next major assay development project." NEB is hosting a Corporate Workshop on Wednesday, November 11 in Tahoma 3, Level 3, at 10:00 AM, highlighting ongoing work towards new solutions for the analysis of cell-free nucleic acids. "Cell-free nucleic acids offer a valuable, minimally invasive window into disease biology, but realizing their full potential requires workflows that can recover and analyze multiple types of information from limited samples," said Nicole M. Nichols, Ph.D., Executive Director of Applications and Product Development at NEB. "This workshop reflects the streamlined combination of Monarch(R) Nucleic Acid Purification and NEBNext(R) NGS Library Preparation to develop integrated approaches for cfDNA and cfRNA - from extraction through sequencing - to help researchers investigate complementary mutation, methylation, and gene-expression signals with confidence." The workshop is open to all AMP registrants and complimentary registration is available to individuals not attending the AMP meeting. NEB scientists will be attending the conference to participate in the engaging sessions and to share their recent work during the poster sessions. The posters will explore enzymatic approaches to DNA methylation profiling in highly damaged, patient-matched tumor-normal samples, as well as a new high-fidelity PCR master mix designed for broad compatibility with next-generation sequencing workflows and high-sensitivity applications. Together, these presentations will showcase NEB's work to address challenging sample types and demanding molecular analysis workflows. NEB Events at AMP 2026: * Corporate Workshop: One Sample, Many Insights: Multiomic Profiling in cfDNA and cfRNA Samples * Speakers: Margaret R. Heider, Ph.D., NEBNext Applications and Product Development Scientist III at New England Biolabs Anagha Kadam, Ph.D., Monarch Applications and Product Development Scientist III at New England Biolabs Date/Time: Wednesday, November 11th at 10:00 AM; Room Tahoma 3, Level 3 * Poster Presentations: * Poster #ST176: NEBNext Enzymatic Solutions Enable DNA Methylation Profiling of Highly Damaged Patient Matched Tumor-Normal Samples Presenter: Margaret R. Heider, Ph.D. * Poster #TT065: A New, High-fidelity PCR Master Mix with Broad NGS Workflow Compatibility and Superior Performance in High-sensitivity Applications Presenter: Margaret R. Heider, Ph.D. Registration is required to attend AMP Corporate Workshop Day. Register for free here: https://amp26.amp.org/corporate-workshops/attend-a-corporate-workshop/. If you'll be in Seattle for the AMP Annual Meeting, we invite you to bring your questions to the NEB booth (#922) where members of NEB's Applications & Product Development and Sales teams will be available to help scientists explore how NEB can support their scientific research and assay development needs. If you aren't planning to attend AMP 2026, visit www.neb.com for a full list of NEB products and supported applications, or reach out to your local Sales Team member today. About New England Biolabs For over 50 years, New England Biolabs (NEB) has pioneered the discovery and production of innovative products tailored for molecular biology research. Our commitment to scientific discovery is evident in all that we do, including our ever-expanding product portfolio, investment in our basic and applied research program, and support of customers' research in academia and industry, including cutting-edge technologies for use in molecular diagnostics and nucleic-acid vaccines development. Guided by our founding principles, NEB proactively invests in efforts to improve the well-being of our employees, surrounding communities, as well as the future of our planet. NEB remains a privately held company with global reach, supported by our headquarters in Ipswich, MA, USA, subsidiary offices in 11 countries, and over 60 distribution partners around the world. For more information about New England Biolabs, visit www.neb.com. NEW ENGLAND BIOLABS(R), NEBNext(R), and NEB(R) are registered trademarks of New England Biolabs, Inc. SOURCE New England Biolabs, Inc.

PR Newswire
Oct 15th, 2026
NEB and seqWell partner to launch TnX Transposase for custom genomic workflows

New England Biolabs (NEB) and seqWell have announced a strategic partnership and NEB's commercial launch of TnX Transposase (Unloaded). NEB gets co-exclusive rights to sell the enzyme, and the right to make it and include it in NEB kits and products. The engineered transposase performs tagmentation, a single step in which DNA fragmentation and adaptor insertion happen together. This means shorter processing times and fewer cleanup steps. It ships without preloaded adaptors, so researchers can build custom transposomes with their own oligonucleotides. NEB says its manufacturing and quality control address the lot variability common to unloaded Tn5 transposases. The enzyme is sold directly through NEB, with loading and reaction protocols. seqWell continues to sell TnX-based library preparation kits.

Pathology in Practice
Oct 5th, 2026
New partnership to support under-represented scientists

New partnership to support under-represented scientists. * October 05, 2026 New England Biolabs (NEB) UK and the Microbiology Society have announced a new partnership to widen access to microbiology for under-represented communities. NEB has committed additional funding to the Microbiology Society's grants programme, sponsoring two Vacation Studentship Grants and one Outreach and Engagement Grant aimed specifically at Black students and Society members. The commitment reflects NEB's belief that meaningful progress on equity in science requires sustained investment. NEB is committed to its role in advancing equity within the company, the life sciences industry, and the broader community. This commitment is delivered through initiatives that support STEM education, scientific mentorship, and outreach, helping to create more pathways into science for those who may not otherwise have access to them. This partnership builds on NEB's wider commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion, including the Passion in Science Awards, STEM outreach programmes, and local initiatives led by NEB UK that support students and young people considering careers in science. Davin Miller, General Manager of NEB UK commented: "Talent in science is everywhere, but opportunity is not; and we are committed to changing that, starting in the classroom and continuing throughout a scientific career. We're proud to support the Microbiology Society in the development of young people who may not otherwise see themselves represented in science." Dr Peter Cotgreave, Chief Executive of the Microbiology Society, added: "NEB's commitment to its role in advancing equity within the life sciences industry and the broader community mirrors the Society's work to ensure that equality, diversity, and inclusion are considered as part of everything we do. Our vision is a world in which microbiology provides maximum benefit to society, and this will only be achieved by bringing the perspectives of under-represented communities to our activities across the microbiology community. Our Vacation Studentships and Outreach and Engagement Grants offer invaluable opportunities to microbiologists, and we are delighted to partner with NEB as part of our mutual drive to expand access to science. The funding for two Vacation Studentship Grants and one Outreach and Engagement Grant will grow opportunities for Black students and Society members, and we look forward to awarding the first round of grants under this partnership."

RNA-Seq Blog
Jul 8th, 2026
New England biolabs(r) launches the nebnext(r) Companion Module for Oxford Nanopore technologies(r) Direct RNA Sequencing.

New England biolabs(r) launches the nebnext(r) Companion Module for Oxford Nanopore technologies(r) Direct RNA Sequencing. New England Biolabs (NEB(R) has launched the NEBNext Companion Module for Oxford Nanopore Technologies Direct RNA Sequencing. The companion module contains the NEB reagents recommended by Oxford Nanopore for execution of the Direct RNA Sequencing workflow (RNA004 sequencing kit), providing a simple and convenient format for scientists performing a wide range of applications where direct sequencing of native RNA is critical. The companion module contains the recommended components in volumes compatible with the protocol and are lot-qualified together through preparation and sequencing. Featured is the recommended use of Induro(R) Reverse Transcriptase, an intron-encoded reverse transcriptase that is used for cDNA synthesis, primarily to reduce RNA secondary structure and improve passage of the RNA molecule through the pore, enhancing sequence yield and quality. "We are excited for this latest product offering from New England Biolabs to support customer implementation of direct RNA workflows," said Dr. Thomas Bray, VP Corporate Business Development, Oxford Nanopore Technologies. "The move to a purpose-built and quality-controlled module will enhance Oxford Nanopore customers' capability to implement a simple, convenient solution for their applications." Direct RNA sequencing presents new opportunities versus traditional approaches that rely on sequencing the corresponding cDNA, including applications for identifying RNA modifications, tRNA sequencing, and characterization of mRNA for therapeutic purposes. Deyra Rodríguez, Ph.D., MBA, and Product Marketing Manager for NEB stated "We're extremely excited to see where direct RNA sequencing will be used across academic and applied markets, as it represents a new modality for sequencing nucleic acids. We are excited to be able to offer this new module for Oxford Nanopore customers, and to be supporting this workflow." Stay connected. RNA-Seq products & services.

PR Newswire
Jul 7th, 2026
New England Biolabs launches NEBNext companion module for Oxford Nanopore direct RNA sequencing

New England Biolabs has launched the NEBNext Companion Module for Oxford Nanopore Technologies Direct RNA Sequencing. The module contains reagents recommended by Oxford Nanopore for executing the Direct RNA Sequencing workflow using the RNA004 sequencing kit. The companion module features Induro Reverse Transcriptase, an enzyme used for cDNA synthesis that reduces RNA secondary structure and improves passage of RNA molecules through the pore, enhancing sequence yield and quality. Components are provided in volumes compatible with the protocol and are lot-qualified together. Direct RNA sequencing offers advantages over traditional cDNA-based approaches, enabling applications such as identifying RNA modifications, tRNA sequencing, and characterising mRNA for therapeutic purposes. The module aims to provide researchers with a simple, convenient solution for direct RNA workflows.

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