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Promega UK @promegauk.bsky.social · 6h
It's National Customer Service Week. At Promega UK, that means UK-based expertise, real conversations, and a genuine commitment to getting things right, first time, every time. Thank you for trusting us with your work. #NCSW2026 #CustomerService
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Promega UK @promegauk.bsky.social · 01/10/2026
Promega has launched the Paradyme™ 27GY STR System; the 1st commercial #STR kit with Reduced-Stutter Polymerase technology - it delivers an 8-fold average reduction in stutter signal, clearer profiles and improved mixture interpretation More at: ow.ly/GTgH50ZSB2M #ForensicGenomics
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Promega UK @promegauk.bsky.social · 30/09/2026
Reminder: Free webinar tomorrow Thurs, 1 Oct 2026, 10.00 a.m. (BST/IST) From Signal to Insight: Making Sense of Your qPCR Data Learn #qPCR fundamentals and troubleshooting with Promega UK's Ellie Kirby and Mark Coldwell, PhD Register at: ow.ly/zpzk50ZOhAB #RealTimePCR #MolecularBiology
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Promega UK @promegauk.bsky.social · 29/09/2026
Free workshop Wed 14 Oct, 1.10pm BST at ELRIG Drug Discovery 2026: CRISPR Editing and HiBiT Protein Tagging for #EndogenousBiology Move beyond overexpression to native expression levels. Speakers: Dr Joshua Sopp (Promega), Zofia Świątczak (EditCo) and Recursion #ELRIG2026 #DrugDiscovery
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Promega UK @promegauk.bsky.social · 24/09/2026
8-dye STR with PowerPlex® 35GY generates comprehensive profiles in single #PCR Dr Parker: "I'm able to generate profiles with Y information — quite revolutionary." Simplifies workflows, validates low-input DNA and troubleshoots degraded samples Full video at: ow.ly/iaVw50Zx0Ts
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How the Spectrum CE Platform is Supporting Innovation in Forensic Genomics
Dr Caroline Parker, Chief Scientific Officer at the Forensic Genomi...
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Promega UK @promegauk.bsky.social · 22/09/2026
Reminder: Free webinar tomorrow 3pm BST/IST: Application & Validation of Maxwell® DE System Semi-automated differential extraction for 48 samples with reduced analyst time Lizz Hamilton shares validation data Register at: ow.ly/kfrK50ZBPKj #ForensicDNAAnalysis #AutomatedExtraction
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Promega UK @promegauk.bsky.social · 21/09/2026
Bridging the gap between STR and NGS. Spectrum® CE validated for low-input samples, 40-minute turnaround vs 4 days NGS, accredited and cost-effective Dr Caroline Parker of FGIH explains the workflow advantages at ow.ly/Vkeq50Zx2jy #ForensicGenomics #CapillaryElectrophoresis #STRAnalysis
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How the Spectrum CE Platform is Supporting Innovation in Forensic Genomics
Dr Caroline Parker, Chief Scientific Officer at the Forensic Genomi...
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Promega UK @promegauk.bsky.social · 17/09/2026
Free webinar on Thu 1 Oct 2026 at 10am BST/IST From Signal to Insight: Making Sense of Your qPCR Data Learn about #qPCR chemistries, Cq values, quantitation methods and assay validation Presenters are: Ellie Kirby and Mark Coldwell, PhD Register at: ow.ly/5T8s50ZOgUu #MolecularBiology
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Promega UK @promegauk.bsky.social · 16/09/2026
Free webinar Wed 23 Sept, 3pm BST: Maxwell® DE System for differential extraction Validation data for semi-automated processing of 48 samples with reduced analyst time and improved throughput Presenter: Lizz Hamilton, Promega ow.ly/EJP450ZBPu5 #ForensicDNAAnalysis #AutomatedExtraction
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Promega UK @promegauk.bsky.social · 15/09/2026
MyGlo® Reagent Reader sits inside a 37°C CO₂ incubator for live-cell assays without disturbance. No more moving plates in and out or switching media. Compact 96-well bioluminescent measurement inside your incubator. Read more: ow.ly/z3Oe50ZBQ26 #Bioluminescence #NanoLuc #LiveCellAssay
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Promega UK @promegauk.bsky.social · 14/09/2026
ACGS 2026: Dr Nikki Peake explores next-generation STR profiling innovations: 8-colour chemistry, improved instrument dynamic range, and reduced stutter polymerase technology advancing #forensicDNA analysis Watch the full video at: ow.ly/UcbC50ZBmKT #STRAnalysis #ForensicScience
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Promega UK @promegauk.bsky.social · 09/09/2026
Step-by-step guide to #CellMetabolism research: from asking the right questions about cellular function to sample preparation and results interpretation Discover practical approaches for studying metabolic pathways by watching the video on YouTube: ow.ly/tuSb50Zzs3V #MetabolicResearch
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How to Approach Cell Metabolism Research: A Step-by-Step Guide
Cell metabolism offers crucial insights into cellular function, fro...
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Promega UK @promegauk.bsky.social · 08/09/2026
Looking to pull down HiBiT-tagged proteins? The HiBiT tag enables co-IP, interactome mapping and mass spec with native elution preserving complexes. High-affinity enrichment and gentle elution for Western blot, FACS and Mass Spec ow.ly/ySz150ZuWWl #Immunoprecipitation #Proteomics
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Promega UK @promegauk.bsky.social · 07/09/2026
Reliability matters. Spectrum® CE at Forensic Genomics Innovation Hub: still on their first capillary since Dec 2023 with 600+ injections Dr Caroline Parker shares how ease of use and reliability support critical forensic work on YouTube at ow.ly/2XHi50Zx0me #CapillaryElectrophoresis
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Promega UK @promegauk.bsky.social · 04/09/2026
The 11th International Conference on Legionella takes place next week, marking 50 years since the bacterium's discovery. Promega will be exhibiting—if you’re attending, visit the stand to meet the team and discover how our solutions could support your research. #Legionella2026
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Promega UK @promegauk.bsky.social · 03/09/2026
Metabolic disease research is shifting from snapshots to dynamic, real-time measurement. Bioluminescent tools now capture multi-pathway responses. Read the blog at: ow.ly/WkxF50ZuXAA #MetabolicResearch #Bioluminescence
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Promega UK @promegauk.bsky.social · 02/09/2026
Detect HiBiT-tagged proteins by flow cytometry. Anti-HiBiT monoclonal antibody fluorophore conjugates offer sensitive signal from XFD dyes (no secondary needed), compatible with fixed & live-cell analysis. Green 488 & Far Red 647. More at: ow.ly/kPnN50ZuWMG #FlowCytometry
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Promega UK @promegauk.bsky.social · 01/09/2026
Reminder: free webinar tomorrow, Weds, 2 Sept 2026 at 3.00 p.m. (BST): Hold and Kill – RIPTAC Assay Strategy. Learn how NanoBRET® measures ternary complex formation for this breakthrough "hold-and-kill" approach in clinical trials. ow.ly/FCAG50ZwAel #TargetedProteinDegradation #RIPTAC
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Promega UK @promegauk.bsky.social · 27/08/2026
Lumie's always ready when our LinkedIn Newsletter drops 👀 Fresh insights and industry updates delivered monthly. Subscribe on LinkedIn to join the community at: ow.ly/83aC50ZG5Nc #NewsletterCommunity #LifeSciences
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Promega UK @promegauk.bsky.social · 27/08/2026
Fc Effector Insight: Integrated workflow from lead generation to lot release. Download the Fc Receptors guide covering Lumit® binding assays, ADCC/ADCP Reporter Assays & HiBiT® Target Cell Killing Bioassays at: ow.ly/boyr50Zgb4A #AntibodyTherapeutics #FcReceptors
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Promega UK @promegauk.bsky.social · 26/08/2026
Free webinar Weds, 2 Sept, 3pm BST: Hold and Kill: An Integrated Assay Strategy for RIPTAC, an Emerging Induced-Proximity Modality Learn how NanoBRET® measures ternary complex formation and #assay strategies for #RIPTAC developability. Co-hosted with ICE Bioscience - ow.ly/6Wlj50ZwzYj
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Promega UK @promegauk.bsky.social · 25/08/2026
Most protein detection kills cells first. HiBiT bioluminescence works differently – 11 amino acid tag gives direct, quantitative readout in live cells. Perfect for protein secretion, degrader-induced loss and receptor trafficking. More at: ow.ly/4izp50ZuKXs #CellBiology #DrugDiscovery
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Promega UK @promegauk.bsky.social · 24/08/2026
Consistent results matter for QC and lot release Promega's Thaw-and-Use cells are validated for potency testing across therapeutic targets: FcγR-targeting antibodies, Checkpoint Inhibitors, and Cytokine-GF Receptors. Batch sizes to 1,000 vials, stringent QC ow.ly/J1Ap50ZgaJF #Bioassays
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Promega UK @promegauk.bsky.social · 20/08/2026
Earlier this year at AACR 2026, Promega presented Lumit® hKi-67 Immunoassay for cell proliferation (Poster #477) Missed it? It's worth catching up with over the summer! The bioluminescent method optimises screening across suspension, adherent and 3D cancer models ow.ly/GRPf50ZgjMV #AACR
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Promega UK @promegauk.bsky.social · 19/08/2026
cAMP is a primary second messenger from GPCR activation. Lumit® cAMP Immunoassay: quantitative, no-wash bioluminescent readout directly from cell lysates. No washing, no transfer steps. Learn more at: ow.ly/kmE650ZuKzp #GPCR #CellSignalling
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Promega UK @promegauk.bsky.social · 18/08/2026
Join us tomorrow at 3.00 p.m. BST: for our free webinar on scaling ocean biodiversity monitoring with environmental DNA, with speakers from the Minderoo OceanOmics Centre at the University of Western Australia and Promega. Register at: ow.ly/S7Ok50ZhsnI #eDNA #MarineConservation
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Promega UK @promegauk.bsky.social · 17/08/2026
In manufacturing, reproducibility is everything. Yet cell thawing and expansion introduce major variability. Promega's assay-ready Thaw-and-Use cells arrive ready for immediate use, supporting faster, more consistent workflows from day one. ow.ly/FhMz50Zgapp #Bioassays #Manufacturing
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Promega UK @promegauk.bsky.social · 13/08/2026
GPCR internalisation controls receptor availability. Nano-Glo® HiBiT Extracellular Detection System quantifies cell-surface proteins in real time using antibody-free HiBiT tagging to measure internalisation and recycling. More at: ow.ly/vUuQ50ZuI0O #HiBiT #ReceptorInternalisation
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Promega UK @promegauk.bsky.social · 12/08/2026
What can a single drop of seawater reveal about our oceans? Join us on 19 August 2026 at 3.00 pm BST for a free webinar with the University of Western Australia, exploring how #eDNA workflows are scaling marine biodiversity monitoring - ow.ly/cb7550ZhsKI #MarineConservation
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Promega UK @promegauk.bsky.social · 11/08/2026
Operator-dependent cell handling causes inconsistent batch performance and complicates tech transfer. Promega's assay-ready Thaw-and-Use cells support process consistency by design, reducing variability across teams and sites. More at: ow.ly/KO8450Z4O7Q #Bioassays #ThawAndUse
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Promega UK @promegauk.bsky.social · 10/08/2026
Advanced in vitro #neurotoxicity testing is critical for drug safety Our new Application Note with NETRI shows LDH-Glo™ Cytotoxicity Assay enables sensitive measurements in 2D & 3D microfluidic systems for non-destructive organoid monitoring Download at: ow.ly/VJIO50ZgeQ2 #OrganOnChip
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Promega UK @promegauk.bsky.social · 06/08/2026
Lumie's practising for a Netflix documentary: "The Emotional Weight of Running Promega UK's Social Channels" 😊 Want more of Lumie's adventures? Follow us on Instagram @promega_uk for behind-the-scenes fun and lab life insights! #BehindTheScenes #TeamLife
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Promega UK @promegauk.bsky.social · 04/08/2026
Drug development slows when early workflows don't support commercial realities. Promega's assay-ready Thaw-and-Use cells support commercial thinking early, moving faster from development to manufacturing without re-engineering. More at: ow.ly/8RN950Z4NBA #Bioassays #ThawAndUse
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Promega UK @promegauk.bsky.social · 03/08/2026
NanoBiT® PPI measures #protein-protein interactions in live cells in real time. GloMax® Galaxy imaging visualises where & how interactions unfold within cells. Example: CX3CR1 recruitment shifts from membrane to intracellular puncta during internalisation - ow.ly/8ks850ZuEWQ #NanoBiT
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Promega UK @promegauk.bsky.social · 30/07/2026
Does your compound engage its GPCR target in living cells? NanoBRET® Target Engagement measures this directly Fluorescent tracer competes with your compound for NanoLuc-tagged GPCR, giving true cellular IC₅₀. No radioactivity, no membrane prep More at: ow.ly/zOXF50Zl3hS #NanoBRET #GPCR
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Promega UK @promegauk.bsky.social · 29/07/2026
With rising biologic drug development, robust analytical methods are essential #PeptideMapping ensures therapeutic antibody quality Proteases with orthogonal cleavage improve sequence coverage, enhance characterisation, and reduce instrument time What challenges do you face? Let’s discuss!
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Promega UK @promegauk.bsky.social · 28/07/2026
Reminder: Free webinar tomorrow 4pm BST on Live Bioluminescence Imaging for real-time gene expression in human development. Learn how endogenously tagged bioluminescent reporters work in 2D and 3D stem cell models. Register at: ow.ly/zrH450ZjYrx #DevelopmentalBiology
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Promega UK @promegauk.bsky.social · 28/07/2026
New application note: CellTiter-Glo® 3D integrated with MO:BOT automation transforms 3D culture. Less variability, higher signals, better data from seeding to endpoint assay. Facing reproducibility challenges? This is worth reading. ow.ly/vHZj50Zl2z3 #3DCellCulture #LabAutomation
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Promega UK @promegauk.bsky.social · 27/07/2026
Exploring TDCC as a mechanism of action? Promega's complete workflow: Lumit® assays for cytokines, TDCC #Bioassays for T-cell-driven killing, HiBiT assays for target-cell death Clear data from screening to lot release for immune-oncology therapeutics More at: ow.ly/xyAC50Zga3m #TDCC
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Promega UK @promegauk.bsky.social · 23/07/2026
Exploring ADCP as a mechanism of action? Promega's complete workflow: Lumit® assays for FcγR engagement, ADCP Bioassays for phagocytosis readouts, HiBiT assays for target-cell loss. Clear data from screening to lot release. See our website for more information. #Biologics #ADCP
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Promega UK @promegauk.bsky.social · 22/07/2026
Free webinar Wed 29 July, 4pm BST: Live Bioluminescence Imaging for real-time gene expression in human development. Learn how endogenously tagged bioluminescent reporters work in 2D & 3D stem cell models. Register: ow.ly/Az2j50ZjY5k #DevelopmentalBiology
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Promega UK @promegauk.bsky.social · 22/07/2026
Daraxonrasib nearly doubles survival in metastatic pancreatic cancer versus chemo, targeting "undruggable" RAS for 40+ years. The mechanism was uncovered using NanoBRET® and NanoBiT® assays showing real-time complex formation in living cells. ow.ly/79cI50Zl2T5 #DrugDiscovery #NanoBRET
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Promega UK @promegauk.bsky.social · 21/07/2026
CellTiter-Glo® 3D Cell Viability Assay product page updated with comparison data, FAQs & protocol guidance. Delivers accurate viability in 30 minutes for spheroids, organoids & matrix-embedded cells across hanging-drop, ULA & Matrigel formats ow.ly/JA1F50Zk2Pv #3DCellCulture #CellViability
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Promega UK @promegauk.bsky.social · 20/07/2026
Promega has tools for Fc-mediated activity: Lumit® immunoassays for Fcγ engagement, ADCC Reporter Bioassays for functional responses, HiBiT assays for target cytolysis. Visit our website for more information. #Biologics #ADCC
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Promega UK @promegauk.bsky.social · 15/07/2026
Do you know how selective your kinase inhibitor is? New customers: 50% off your first compound with Promega's Kinase Selectivity Profiling Services (code #PROFILE26). Quantitative live-cell data across 192 or 300 full-length kinases. ow.ly/h4s350Z4F5P #KinaseProfiling #NanoBRET
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Promega UK @promegauk.bsky.social · 14/07/2026
Not all proliferation assays measure the same thing. Our guide compares five established approaches plus the new Lumit® Cell Proliferation Assay with a side-by-side comparison to help choose the right method. Read the guide at: ow.ly/xebg50Zk2rK #CellProliferation #Bioassays
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Promega UK @promegauk.bsky.social · 13/07/2026
Not all research questions suit off-the-shelf assays. Promega's custom assay development uses bioluminescent platforms (NanoBRET®, NanoBiT®, Lumit®) designed around your biology with expert support. Get better data faster. ow.ly/Koxk50Z2PC7 #CustomAssayDevelopment
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Promega UK @promegauk.bsky.social · 08/07/2026
How do you solve stutter at the source? This short video explains how Paradyme™ 27GY STR System uses Reduced-Stutter Polymerase technology to reduce back stutter during amplification. Covers mixture interpretation challenges and workflow benefits. Visit promega.com/clarity #ForensicScience
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Promega UK @promegauk.bsky.social · 07/07/2026
Promega UK has launched Lumit® Cell Proliferation Assay (Human Ki-67) – simple, wash-free, add-and-read. No fixation, dissociation, or wash steps. Faster results in 96- and 384-well formats, compatible with 3D cultures. More at: ow.ly/APSE50Zk20n #CellProliferation #Bioassays
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Promega UK Launches Lumit Cell Proliferation Assay (Human Ki-67) for rapid, wash-free detection of a key proliferation marker
New homogeneous, plate-based assay enables researchers to track hKi-67 in a simple add-and-read format, delivering robust and reproducible results in less time
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Promega UK @promegauk.bsky.social · 06/07/2026
Early screening decisions shape drug discovery Promega's screening and compound profiling services: flexible HTS up to 30K compounds/day, proven assays (NanoBRET®, Lumit®), deep profiling across kinase panels & key targets 2–3 week turnaround Learn more: ow.ly/xNHx50Z2Kvx #DrugDiscovery
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