The American Society for Biochemistry and Molecular Biology
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ASBMB journals
The ASBMB's three prestigious journals offer a platform for your research with the benefit of editorial feedback, fast turnaround and open access.

Journal of Biological Chemistry
JBC publishes high-quality science that seeks to elucidate the molecular and cellular basis of biological processes.

Molecular & Cellular Proteomics
MCP showcases cutting-edge advances in proteomics, metabolomics and bioinformatics.

Journal of Lipid Research
JLR is the most cited journal devoted to lipids in the world, focusing on the science of lipids in health and disease.

Butter, olive oil, coconut oil — what to choose?
By Seema Nath
Depending on the chain length and origin of the fat, regular fat consumption changes the specific makeup of fats in bloodstream and affect mild to severe cholesterol patterns. Read about this recent Journal of Lipid Research study.
He was a professor of biochemistry at Johns Hopkins University, who studied the bacterial phosphotransferase system and was an ASBMB member for more than 30 years.
In 60 meetings on Capitol Hill, scientists urge legislators to reaffirm support for scientific innovation
Rapid discovery of mosquito repellent compounds is enabled through a novel screening platform that combines both computational modeling and functional screening.
Molecular & Cellular Proteomics associate editor uses crosslinking mass spec to study protein–protein interactions to find novel therapeutics.
Virtual conference
Nucleophilic proteases: Structure, function, regulation and disease
June 20–21 | Virtual
Virtual conference highlighting key studies on serine, threonine and cysteine proteases, covering biochemistry, biophysics, structural biology, drug discovery, and their roles in diverse physiological and pathological processes. Submit your abstract by May 31.


Evolution and core processes in gene expression
June 26–29 | Fresh perspectives from experts in different fields will provide a deeper understanding of core life processes from a gene expression, developmental and evolutionary perspective. Register by June 3. More

O-GlcNAcylation in health and disease
July 10–13 | Join experts from around the world to discuss the O-GlcNAc cycling enzymes and the O-GlcNAc modification in modulating protein function in basic biological processes as well as in disease states. Submit your abstract by May 23. More