New England Biolabs, Inc.

New England Biolabs, Inc. (NEB) is an American life sciences company established in 1974, specializing in the discovery, development, and commercialization of recombinant and native enzyme reagents for life science research. Founded "by scientists for scientists," NEB's mission prioritizes the advancement of science, environmental stewardship, and giving back to the community, with profits funding extensive internal research programs. The company's headquarters are located in Ipswich, Massachusetts, USA.

NEB offers a comprehensive portfolio of products and services, including the largest selection of restriction enzymes, PCR reagents, gene expression tools, and solutions for next-generation sequencing sample preparation, synthetic biology, glycobiology, epigenetics, RNA analysis, DNA modifying enzymes, cloning technologies, protein purification, and genome editing (CRISPR/Cas). The company also provides custom solutions, OEM services, and lyophilization services through its UK-based subsidiary, NEB Lyophilization Sciences. These offerings cater to diverse market segments such as academic institutions, industrial research, molecular diagnostics development, nucleic acid vaccines, therapeutics, and agribiotechnology.

Salvatore Russello serves as the CEO, having succeeded Jim Ellard in 2022, who remains Chairman of the Board of Directors. Nobel Laureate Sir Richard Roberts holds the position of Chief Scientific Officer. Recent notable activities include the April 2026 invitation for applicants to the 2026 Passion in Science Awards, the March 2026 release of the EnClose Cell free dbDNA Synthesis Kit in collaboration with Touchlight, and the opening of a new subsidiary in India. In February 2026, NEB launched the Monarch Mag Cell-free DNA (cfDNA) Extraction Kit and announced partnerships for NGS Library Prep Automation. The company maintains its market position as an industry leader known for exceptional product quality and technical support, operating ISO 13485:2016 and ISO 9001:2015 certified manufacturing facilities, including a GMP facility in Rowley, Massachusetts.