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The molecular orchestra of memory
Calcium, calmodulin and calcium/calmodulin-dependent kinase II form a molecular axis that turns fleeting neural activity into lasting memories. New research shows how memories are stabilized, and possibly even protected or repaired.
Upcoming opportunities
The American Society for Biochemistry and Molecular Biology is accepting applications for the Marion B. Sewer Distinguished Scholarship for Undergraduates. Apply by April 30, 2026.
When biochemistry stopped being scary
Professor challenges the idea that biochemistry must feel abstract by designing hands-on models and games that turn fear into curiosity, transforming classrooms across Pakistan into spaces for experimentation and shared discovery.
Differences in pili structure modulate bacterial behavior
Researchers demonstrate how small changes in the structure of hair-like protein appendages can affect the behavior of Acinetobacter bacteria.
Listening first: The moment that reshaped my teaching
Educator recounts how a single student comment reshaped her teaching, leading her to replace lectures with question-driven, collaborative learning and rethink AI as a tool for deeper engagement and understanding.
Del Mármol, Okafor named 2026 Sloan Research Fellows
They will receive $75,000 to support their research.
Cholesterol regulatory genes predict liver transplant outcomes
Researchers identify a link between cholesterol-regulating genes and liver transplant success, which could improve donor screening and patient outcomes.
Lipid signatures for a rare neurological disorder
Researchers find distinct lipid patterns linked to a rare autoimmune neurological disorder, offering hope for effective targeted therapies for patients.
Disease-linked mutations disrupt protein phase behavior
Researchers find that pathogenic missense mutations are enriched threefold in phrase-separating intrinsically disordered regions of proteins.
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Ph.D. programs often don’t have a set timeline. Students continue with their research until their thesis is done, which is where variability comes into play. Read More
Beyond the bench: On a mission to build an inclusive scientific community
Benjamin Garcia will receive the ASBMB Ruth Kirschstein Diversity in Science Award at the ASBMB Annual meeting, April 12–15 in Chicago. Read More
Computational biosciences illuminate how molecular condensates form
Rohit Pappu will receive the 2025 DeLano Award for Computational Biosciences at the ASBMB Annual Meeting, April 12-15 in Chicago. Read More
Quantifying how proteins in microbe and host interact
“To develop better vaccines, we need new methods and a better understanding of the antibody responses that develop in immune individuals,” author Johan Malmström said. Read More
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