12 days of Benchling is back for the holidays!

The holidays are just around the corner, and you know what that means: it’s time for #12DaysOfBenchling. That’s right — our beloved jellyfish JeffyP is back, and this year, we’re going bigger. 

If you’ve ever wondered about Jeffy P and where his name comes from, here’s a fun bit of Benchling history. Jeffy P or G-F-P comes from the green fluorescent protein found in jellyfish. Today, GFP is used in labs around the world to track the expression of genes and other molecules within cells. And now you know! 

Over the next 12 days, JeffyP will be rolling out a fresh, fun piece of content every single day. And yes — there will be swag. Whether you’re deep in CRISPR design or plotting your next big assay, we hope this brings some cheer to your holiday season. Read on to learn how you can win one of our limited edition pieces.

Day 1: A gift from JeffyP 🎁

Get cozy with JeffyP! It’s hygge season and JeffyP is wrapping a gift just for you. Learn how to enter our annual holiday sweater giveaway. Read more → 

Day 2: JeffyP's AI party 🎉

JeffyP is on a mission to bring more joy back to the lab — by reducing manual busywork, and giving scientists time back to work on what matters most. Read more →

Day 3: JeffyP's Changemaker besties 🏆

Who inspires JeffyP the most? Today Jeffy is spotlighting this year’s Changemaker Award winners — the scientists and teams redefining what’s possible in R&D. Read more →

Day 4: JeffyP's favorite podcast 🎙️

JeffyP didn’t land the role of podcast host, but Transcribed still delivers real talk from the people driving biotech’s biggest breakthroughs. Read more →

Day 5: JeffyP is on a mission 🛠️

Jeffy is rallying the crew — it’s time to rebuild biotech. AI is how we get to faster science, smarter tools, and medicines in years, not decades. Read more →

Day 6-7: JeffyP is enjoying the weekend 😎

Day 8: JeffyP hopes you win! 🤞

Nothing says stylish like DNA-themed attire. JeffyP says, “Get dressed for the season with a Benchling holiday sweater!” Read more →

Day 9: JeffyP had a blast at Benchtalk 📸

Everyone’s favorite jellyfish stole the show at Benchtalk, but JeffyP was just happy to make people smile. Read more →

Day 10: JeffyP is amped about antibodies 🤩

Antibody R&D is getting a major boost this year — and JeffyP sees it leveling up faster than ever. Read more →

Day 11: JeffyP’s new friends 🤝 

Everything’s better together! JeffyP spotlights our latest collaborations with Anthropic and NVIDIA — and what it means for scientists everywhere. Read more →

Day 12: JeffyP’s excited for 2026! 🙌

Want to know how biotech’s AI frontrunners are translating AI into real impact? JeffyP’s got the playbook — plus what it means for the year ahead. Read more →

How to join the fun

We're giving away a limited edition Benchling holiday sweater to 12 lucky winners.

Here’s how to enter:

• Like, comment, or share any of our #12DaysOfBenchling posts on LinkedIn this year — each action counts as an entry.

• If you haven’t already, follow our LinkedIn page or subscribe to our newsletter for additional entries. Each action counts as a single entry.

Let’s wrap up 2025 strong — with fluorescence and fun. Drop your thoughts, questions, or just a “hey” — JeffyP loves to hear from you. Happy holidays from the entire Benchling team!

* Contest details: Each winner will receive a limited edition Benchling holiday sweater (total prize value of $64). Giveaway will be open from December 1, 2025, 12:01am PT through December 12, 2025, 11:59pm PT. To enter, you must be at least 18 years old, an individual resident of and located in the contiguous United States. No purchase necessary. Winners will be randomly selected and announced on LinkedIn on December 19, 2025.