Addgene Newsletter, May 2026

Hi Reader,

You've probably noticed things look a little different around here. We've been busy — and our new brand reflects it. What started as a plasmid repository has grown into something broader: plasmids, viral vectors, recombinant antibodies, and educational resources, reaching more scientists than ever before.

While our appearance has changed, our mission remains the same. We are still a values-based nonprofit dedicated to reducing the friction in scientific sharing. Our expansion into new services and materials is a direct result of the collaboration and feedback from this community. Our new branding simply reflects who we've become.

Also in this issue:

• Organize your research with Saved Lists
• Viral and screening tool expansion
• Trending in the repository: Hot Plasmids
• Claim your Q2 Coupon
  

Introducing Saved Lists

Never lose track of a reagent again. As you browse plasmids, viral vectors, pooled libraries, and antibodies, you can now save items and organize them into custom lists.

Whether you’re building a reagent wishlist or coordinating with your lab, Saved Lists make it easier to stay organized, share selections with collaborators, and keep your team on the same page.

Coming Soon to Addgene

We are constantly expanding our catalog and services to better support your research. Keep an eye out for these upcoming releases:

• PHP.eB Serotype: Our on-demand packaging service is expanding again — PHP.eB offers high-efficiency CNS delivery for your custom preps.

• Lentiviral Pooled Libraries: The Broad Institute's Jacquere (human KO) and Julianna (mouse KO) CRISPR libraries, from the labs of John Doench and David Root, will soon be available as ready-to-transduce pools, removing the packaging bottleneck from your workflow.

Hot Plasmids

Featured in our latest Hot Plasmids blog post:

• Plasmids and recipes for homemade benzonase
• New isotype control antibody from IPI
• Next-generation norepinephrine biosensors
• A new approach for screening T cell receptors

Q2 Savings from Addgene

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Expires June 30, 2026.

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