{"id":1885,"date":"2024-10-16T13:17:42","date_gmt":"2024-10-16T02:17:42","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/bornfree.life\/2024\/?p=1885"},"modified":"2026-07-16T15:28:26","modified_gmt":"2026-07-16T04:28:26","slug":"notebooklm-ai","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/bornfree.life\/dev\/notebooklm-ai\/","title":{"rendered":"NotebookLM AI Assistance"},"content":{"rendered":"\n\n\n<div class=\"flex flex-col gap-5 items-center title-container\"><a href=\"https:\/\/bornfree.life\/learn\/notebooklm-ai\/\"><h1 class=\"text-center text-5xl text-blue-title font-semibold\">\n        NotebookLM AI Assistance      <\/h1><\/a>\n\n          <\/div>\n\n    <div class=\"border-t h-px border-default-border w-full\"><br><\/div><p><br><\/p>\n<div class=\"bf-nlm-onboarding\">\n    <section class=\"bf-nlm-intro\" aria-labelledby=\"bf-nlm-intro-title\">\n      <span class=\"bf-nlm-intro-icon\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/span>\n      <div>\n        <p class=\"bf-nlm-kicker\">Notebook setup<\/p>\n        <h2 id=\"bf-nlm-intro-title\">Build a Born Free research notebook<\/h2>\n        <p>Use Google&#8217;s NotebookLM to explore the Born Free disease model and protocol through source-grounded questions.<\/p>\n        <a class=\"bf-nlm-button bf-nlm-button--primary\" href=\"https:\/\/notebooklm.google.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Open NotebookLM <span aria-hidden=\"true\">&#8599;<\/span><\/a>\n      <\/div>\n    <\/section>\n\n    <ol class=\"bf-nlm-steps\" aria-label=\"NotebookLM setup steps\">\n      <li>\n        <div class=\"bf-nlm-step-number\" aria-hidden=\"true\">1<\/div>\n        <div class=\"bf-nlm-step-content\">\n          <h3>Open NotebookLM<\/h3>\n          <p>Visit <a href=\"https:\/\/notebooklm.google.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">notebooklm.google.com<\/a> and sign in with your Google account, or create one if prompted.<\/p>\n        <\/div>\n      <\/li>\n      <li>\n        <div class=\"bf-nlm-step-number\" aria-hidden=\"true\">2<\/div>\n        <div class=\"bf-nlm-step-content\">\n          <h3>Create a notebook and add the Born Free source<\/h3>\n          <p>Select <strong>+ New Notebook<\/strong>. When asked to add a source, choose <strong>Website<\/strong> under <strong>Link<\/strong>, insert the address below, then select <strong>Insert<\/strong>.<\/p>\n          <a class=\"bf-nlm-source-link\" href=\"https:\/\/bornfree.life\/learn\/notebooklm-data\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\"><span>Source URL<\/span><strong>bornfree.life\/learn\/notebooklm-data\/<\/strong><span aria-hidden=\"true\">&#8599;<\/span><\/a>\n          <p class=\"bf-nlm-caption\">This special page compiles the website&#8217;s content for NotebookLM and is not intended for ordinary browsing.<\/p>\n        <\/div>\n      <\/li>\n      <li>\n        <div class=\"bf-nlm-step-number\" aria-hidden=\"true\">3<\/div>\n        <div class=\"bf-nlm-step-content\">\n          <h3>Name the notebook<\/h3>\n          <p>Select <strong>Untitled notebook<\/strong> in the title bar and rename it <strong>Born Free<\/strong>, or use another memorable name.<\/p>\n        <\/div>\n      <\/li>\n      <li>\n        <div class=\"bf-nlm-step-number\" aria-hidden=\"true\">4<\/div>\n        <div class=\"bf-nlm-step-content\">\n          <h3>Prime and verify the context<\/h3>\n          <p>NotebookLM can occasionally miss tables or make mistakes. Begin by asking:<\/p>\n          <blockquote class=\"bf-nlm-inline-prompt\">Can you read all of the tables in the protocol page?<\/blockquote>\n          <p>It should confirm that it can. Save the response as a note using the pin button, then verify the context with:<\/p>\n          <blockquote class=\"bf-nlm-inline-prompt\">What stage of the protocol are bacteriophages used?<\/blockquote>\n          <p>The answer should include information about <strong>Stage 2<\/strong>.<\/p>\n        <\/div>\n      <\/li>\n    <\/ol>\n\n    <section class=\"bf-nlm-ready\" aria-labelledby=\"bf-nlm-ready-title\">\n      <div>\n        <p class=\"bf-nlm-kicker\">Ready<\/p>\n        <h2 id=\"bf-nlm-ready-title\">Start asking source-grounded questions<\/h2>\n        <p>You can tell NotebookLM your level of science education and ask it to interpret the material for that audience.<\/p>\n      <\/div>\n      <p><strong>For onboarding decisions, use the <a href=\"https:\/\/bornfree.life\/learn\/protocol-helper-wizard\/\">Protocol Helper Wizard<\/a> rather than relying on LLM support alone.<\/strong><\/p>\n    <\/section>\n\n    <aside class=\"bf-nlm-refresh\" aria-labelledby=\"bf-nlm-refresh-title\">\n      <span class=\"bf-nlm-refresh-icon\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/span>\n      <div>\n        <h3 id=\"bf-nlm-refresh-title\">Keep the source current<\/h3>\n        <p>NotebookLM does not automatically refresh website sources. Periodically remove the existing <strong>NotebookLM Data<\/strong> source and add <a href=\"https:\/\/bornfree.life\/learn\/notebooklm-data\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">the source page<\/a> again, or create a fresh notebook.<\/p>\n        <p>The <a href=\"https:\/\/bornfree.life\/learn\/changelog\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Changelog<\/a> will indicate when a refresh may be useful.<\/p>\n      <\/div>\n    <\/aside>\n\n    <header class=\"bf-nlm-section-heading\">\n      <p class=\"bf-nlm-kicker\">Example uses<\/p>\n      <h2>Ways to use your notebook<\/h2>\n    <\/header>\n    <article class=\"bf-nlm-use-card bf-nlm-use-card--general\">\n      <span class=\"bf-nlm-use-number\" aria-hidden=\"true\">1<\/span>\n      <div>\n        <h3>Explore the model<\/h3>\n        <p>Ask general or detailed questions about the disease model and how its components connect.<\/p>\n      <\/div>\n    <\/article>\n  <\/div>\n\n<article class=\"bf-nlm-upload-guide\" aria-labelledby=\"bf-nlm-upload-title\">\n    <header>\n      <span class=\"bf-nlm-use-number\" aria-hidden=\"true\">2<\/span>\n      <div>\n        <p class=\"bf-nlm-kicker\">Highly experimental<\/p>\n        <h2 id=\"bf-nlm-upload-title\">Upload test results for AI interpretation<\/h2>\n      <\/div>\n    <\/header>\n    <p>Add the test results as a PDF source. Where possible, first run reports through the relevant data-translation tools on this website.<\/p>\n    <div class=\"bf-nlm-mini-steps\" aria-label=\"Upload steps\">\n      <p><span>1<\/span><span class=\"bf-nlm-mini-step-text\">Select <strong>+<\/strong> in NotebookLM&#8217;s upper-left source pane.<\/span><\/p>\n      <p><span>2<\/span><span class=\"bf-nlm-mini-step-text\">Select <strong>Choose file<\/strong> and add one or more PDF reports.<\/span><\/p>\n    <\/div>\n    <aside class=\"bf-nlm-caution\">\n      <strong>Review every answer carefully.<\/strong>\n      <p>Update each prompt with the source filename. NotebookLM may omit, truncate or invent details, particularly with long queries and large datasets.<\/p>\n    <\/aside>\n    <ul class=\"bf-nlm-note-list\">\n      <li>If a long request fails, repeat it once. If it continues to fail, divide the task into smaller prompts or create a fresh notebook.<\/li>\n      <li>Use the copy button below a NotebookLM response to move results into a spreadsheet for further analysis.<\/li>\n      <li>For follow-up data or a different person, create a new notebook so earlier data does not confound the result, even if removed.<\/li>\n    <\/ul>\n  <\/article>\n<aside class=\"bf-nlm-biomesight\" aria-labelledby=\"bf-nlm-biomesight-title\">\n    <header>\n      <span class=\"bf-nlm-data-icon\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/span>\n      <div>\n        <p class=\"bf-nlm-kicker\">Biomesight data<\/p>\n        <h2 id=\"bf-nlm-biomesight-title\">Use the raw CSV route where possible<\/h2>\n      <\/div>\n    <\/header>\n    <p>The new Biomesight analysis tool accepts a raw, unaltered CSV file, avoiding the manual PDF-conversion workflow.<\/p>\n    <a class=\"bf-nlm-button bf-nlm-button--secondary\" href=\"https:\/\/bornfree.life\/learn\/biomesight-tool\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Open Biomesight analysis tool <span aria-hidden=\"true\">&#8599;<\/span><\/a>\n    <details class=\"bf-nlm-manual-route\">\n      <summary>Manual PDF preparation<\/summary>\n      <ol>\n        <li><a href=\"https:\/\/biomesight.com\/faq#reamaze#0#\/kb\/data-downloads\/how-can-i-download-a-csv-version-of-the-results\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Export the sample data from Biomesight as CSV<\/a>.<\/li>\n        <li>Open the CSV in Excel or similar.<\/li>\n        <li>Delete all columns to the left of the <strong>Genus<\/strong> column.<\/li>\n        <li>Adjust the Genus and Species columns so all text is visible.<\/li>\n        <li>Save as PDF and confirm that every row is readable.<\/li>\n      <\/ol>\n    <\/details>\n    <p class=\"bf-nlm-caption\">The Biomesight analysis tool is currently in beta. Please report any issues.<\/p>\n  <\/aside>\n<section class=\"bf-nlm-prompt-intro\" aria-labelledby=\"bf-nlm-prompts-title\">\n    <p class=\"bf-nlm-kicker\">Prompt library<\/p>\n    <h2 id=\"bf-nlm-prompts-title\">Test-specific starting prompts<\/h2>\n    <p>Replace <code>\"filename.pdf\"<\/code> with the exact source filename. Treat every output as a draft to verify against the report and source material.<\/p>\n  <\/section>\n  <section class=\"bf-nlm-test-heading\">\n    <span class=\"bf-nlm-test-tag\">Oligoscan<\/span>\n    <div>\n      <h3>Translated Oligoscan results<\/h3>\n      <p>Add the translated PDF produced by the <a href=\"https:\/\/bornfree.life\/learn\/oligoscan-tool\/\">Oligoscan PDF Processor<\/a>.<\/p>\n      <p class=\"bf-nlm-inline-warning\">Check the source carefully: NotebookLM may hallucinate individual markers.<\/p>\n    <\/div>\n  <\/section>\n<article class=\"bf-nlm-prompt bf-nlm-prompt--blue\">\n    <header><span>Question 1<\/span><span>Oligoscan<\/span><\/header>\n    <p>Summarise the Oligoscan results and interpret them against the disease model.<\/p>\n  <\/article>\n<section class=\"bf-nlm-test-heading\">\n    <span class=\"bf-nlm-test-tag\">CMA<\/span>\n    <div>\n      <h3>Cellular Micronutrient Assay<\/h3>\n      <p>Add the CMA PDF as a source and use the prompt below.<\/p>\n      <p class=\"bf-nlm-inline-warning\"><strong>Work in progress:<\/strong> currently limited to markers that include text such as &#8220;112% deficiency&#8221;. An automated workflow is planned.<\/p>\n    <\/div>\n  <\/section>\n<article class=\"bf-nlm-prompt bf-nlm-prompt--amber\">\n    <header><span>Starting prompt<\/span><span>CMA<\/span><\/header>\n    <p>In CMA report, <code>\"filename.pdf\"<\/code>, please interpret the markers (Biotin, Delta tocotrienol, MK4, MK7, Pantothenic acid, Vitamin A, Vitamin B1, Vitamin B2, Vitamin B3, Vitamin B6, Vitamin B9, Vitamin B12, Vitamin C, Vitamin D, Vitamin K1, Boron, Calcium, Chromium, Copper, Iodine, Iron, Lithium, Magnesium, Manganese, Molybdenum, Selenium, Strontium, Vanadium, Zinc, Arginine, Asparagine, Cysteine, Glycine, Histidine, Isoleucine, Leucine, L-Glutamine, L-Serine, L-Tyrosine, Lysine, Methionine, Phenylalanine, Taurine, Threonine, Tryptophan, Valine, Carnitine, Choline, Coenzyme Q10, Glutathione, Inositol, Lipoic Acid, Omega 3 DHA, Omega 3 EPA, Omega 9) against the protocol and model. Output as a table. Do not truncate long tables.<\/p>\n  <\/article>\n<section class=\"bf-nlm-test-heading\">\n    <span class=\"bf-nlm-test-tag\">Microbiome<\/span>\n    <div>\n      <h3>Microbiome report data<\/h3>\n      <p>Add one or more PDF reports, then work through the three prompts below in order.<\/p>\n    <\/div>\n  <\/section>\n<article class=\"bf-nlm-prompt bf-nlm-prompt--teal\">\n    <header><span>Three-part sequence<\/span><span>Microbiome<\/span><\/header>\n    <section class=\"bf-nlm-prompt-part\">\n      <h4>Question 1<\/h4>\n      <p class=\"bf-nlm-prompt-note\">Any results reported as &#8220;Not listed&#8221; are likely hallucinated.<\/p>\n      <p>Let&#8217;s refer to <code>\"filename.pdf\"<\/code> as &#8220;PDF data&#8221;, which is a microbiome test report. Please detail ALL species in &#8220;PDF data&#8221; which match species in the &#8220;Fermenting species identification table&#8221;. Also include records in &#8220;PDF data&#8221; that are known to produce alcohol and\/or acetaldehyde. Output ONLY the matching results, including their abundance, as a table. Ensure accurate results. Do not truncate long tables.<\/p>\n    <\/section>\n    <section class=\"bf-nlm-prompt-part\">\n      <h4>Question 2<\/h4>\n      <p>Provide additional context for each species, where possible, also identifying any (opportunistic) pathogens.<\/p>\n    <\/section>\n    <section class=\"bf-nlm-prompt-part\">\n      <h4>Question 3<\/h4>\n      <p>Interpret results against the protocol and disease model.<\/p>\n    <\/section>\n  <\/article>\n<section class=\"bf-nlm-test-heading\">\n    <span class=\"bf-nlm-test-tag\">OAT<\/span>\n    <div>\n      <h3>Organic Acids Test data<\/h3>\n      <p>Run the original report through the <a href=\"https:\/\/bornfree.life\/learn\/universal-oat-tool\/\">OAT Wizard<\/a>, export the translated PDF, and add it as a source.<\/p>\n    <\/div>\n  <\/section>\n<article class=\"bf-nlm-prompt bf-nlm-prompt--rose\">\n    <header><span>Starting prompt<\/span><span>OAT<\/span><\/header>\n    <p>Please interpret the OAT test data <code>\"filename.pdf\"<\/code> against the model and ignore any interpretations or suggestions included with the test results. Output as a table. Do not truncate long tables.<\/p>\n  <\/article>\n<section class=\"bf-nlm-test-heading\">\n    <span class=\"bf-nlm-test-tag\">Blood<\/span>\n    <div>\n      <h3>Blood test results<\/h3>\n      <p>Add one or more PDF reports and use the starting prompt below.<\/p>\n    <\/div>\n  <\/section>\n<article class=\"bf-nlm-prompt bf-nlm-prompt--violet\">\n    <header><span>Starting prompt<\/span><span>Blood tests<\/span><\/header>\n    <p>Please interpret the blood test results, <code>\"filename.pdf\"<\/code>, against the model and protocol. Ignore any interpretation or suggestions included with the test results. Output as a table. Do not truncate long tables.<\/p>\n  <\/article>\n<aside class=\"bf-nlm-community\">\n    <div>\n      <p class=\"bf-nlm-kicker\">Questions or problems?<\/p>\n      <h2>Continue the conversation<\/h2>\n      <p>Share unexpected results and get help from the Born Free community.<\/p>\n    <\/div>\n    <a class=\"bf-nlm-button bf-nlm-button--secondary\" href=\"https:\/\/discord.gg\/CAMXV78\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Join the community Discord <span aria-hidden=\"true\">&#8599;<\/span><\/a>\n  <\/aside>\n\n\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p><em><span style=\"font-size:medium;\">&lt;Question 1&gt;<\/span><\/em><br \/><span style=\"font-size:medium;\"><strong>Please detail ALL species in the attached microbiome test data <em>&#8220;filename.pdf&gt;<\/em> which match species in the &#8220;Fermenting species identification table&#8221; or <\/strong><\/span><span style=\"font-size:medium;\"><strong>if records in that PDF data source are known to produce alcohol and\/or acetaldehyde<\/strong><\/span><span style=\"font-size:medium;\"><strong>. Output ONLY the matching results, including their abundance, as a table. Ensure accurate results. Do not truncate long tables.<\/strong><em><br \/>(NB. Results noted as &#8220;Not listed&#8221; are likely hallucinated.)<\/em><\/p>\n<p><\/span><em><span style=\"font-size:medium;\">&lt;Question 2&gt;<\/span><\/em><br \/><span style=\"font-size:medium;\"><strong>Provide additional context for each species, where possible, <\/strong><\/span><span style=\"font-size:medium;\"><strong>also identifying any (opportunistic) pathogens.<\/strong><\/span><br \/><span style=\"font-size:medium;\"><br \/><\/span><em><span style=\"font-size:medium;\">&lt;Question 3&gt;<\/span><\/em><br \/><span style=\"font-size:medium;\"><strong>Interpret results against the protocol and disease model. <\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":0,"parent":0,"menu_order":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"","meta":{"pagelayer_contact_templates":[],"_pagelayer_content":"","footnotes":""},"class_list":["post-1885","page","type-page","status-publish","hentry"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/bornfree.life\/dev\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/1885","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/bornfree.life\/dev\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/bornfree.life\/dev\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/page"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/bornfree.life\/dev\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/bornfree.life\/dev\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=1885"}],"version-history":[{"count":6,"href":"https:\/\/bornfree.life\/dev\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/1885\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":5338,"href":"https:\/\/bornfree.life\/dev\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/1885\/revisions\/5338"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/bornfree.life\/dev\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=1885"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}