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Insights, thought leadership, and best practices from the Benchling team and the life science community.

Featured science

The science behind one family's hope: A patient story from Seattle Children's Hospital

When Mallory Carlson's twin daughters were diagnosed with infant leukemia, weeks of waiting stood between them and treatment. Here's how Dr. Jay Sarthy at Seattle Children's is using Benchling to compress that timeline from months to a single day.

March 2026·8 min read

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AI in R&D

How AI is transforming biotech R&D workflows in 2026

From sequence design to experiment analysis, artificial intelligence is reshaping every step of the drug discovery proce...

February 2026·6 min read

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Industry insights

The state of digital transformation in life sciences

Over 1,300 biotechnology companies now rely on digital platforms to power their R&D. We examine what's driving this shif...

February 2026·5 min read

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Company and product

Introducing Benchling's new AI-powered data analysis features

We're excited to announce a suite of new AI capabilities designed to help scientists spend less time on data management ...

January 2026·4 min read

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Life at Benchling

Building a culture of scientific curiosity at Benchling

What does it look like to work at a company where science and software intersect? We spoke with team members across engi...

January 2026·7 min read

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Featured science

CRISPR therapeutics: From discovery to clinic

Gene editing has moved from academic curiosity to clinical reality. We examine how leading research teams are using Benc...

December 2025·9 min read

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Industry insights

Why electronic lab notebooks are essential for modern biotech

Paper lab notebooks are becoming obsolete. Here's why the world's leading biotech companies have made the switch to clou...

December 2025·5 min read

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AI in R&D

Machine learning in antibody discovery: Lessons from the field

How are leading biopharma companies integrating ML into their antibody programs? We share insights from conversations wi...

November 2025·6 min read

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Company and product

Benchling Connect: Building the integrated lab of the future

Scientific instruments generate enormous amounts of data. Benchling Connect brings that data together in one place, givi...

November 2025·4 min read

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