New study finds potential targets at chromosome ends for degenerative disease prevention
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From the journals: JLR
How lipogenesis works in liver steatosis. Removing protein aggregates from stressed cells. Linking plasma lipid profiles to cardiovascular health. Read about recent papers on these topics.
Bakers and mentors help a MOSAIC scholar change her life
Joanna-Lynn Borgogna studies the vaginal microbiome, the metabolome and the development of gynecological disorders in reproductive-aged women.
Swapping stethoscope for pipette to understand diabetic retinopathy
MOSAIC scholar Emma M. Lessieur Contreras is inspired by the work of her ophthalmologist father.
Small protein plays a big role in viral battles
Nef, an HIV accessory protein, manipulates protein expression in extracellular vesicles, leading to improved understanding of HIV-1 pathogenesis.
Honors for Lemon, Silva and Brownlee
Awards, promotions, milestones and more. Find out what's going on in the lives of ASBMB members.
In memoriam: Daniel Atkinson
He was an emeritus professor of chemistry and biochemistry at UCLA and a member of the American Society of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology since 1957.
Genetics studies have a diversity problem that researchers struggle to fix
Researchers in South Carolina are trying to build a DNA database to better understand how genetics affects health risks. But they’re struggling to recruit enough Black participants.
Calendar of events, awards and opportunities
Nominate colleagues for the ASBMB annual awards and your favorite molecule for our inaugural contest!
Scientists identify new function of learning and memory gene common to all mammalian brain cells
Findings in mice may steer search for therapies to treat brain developmental disorders in children with SYNGAP1 gene mutations.
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Let’s make ASBMB awardees look more like BMB scientists
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Charles O. Rock (1949 – 2023)
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Cows offer clues to treat human infertility
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So, you went to a conference. Now what?
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Once you return to normal lab life, how can you make use of everything you learned? Read More
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