http://www.asbmb.org The Latest News From ASBMB The American Society for Biochemistry and Molecular Biology en-us Mon, 14 May 2012 07:59:25 EST http://www.asbmb.org/news.aspx?id=16944 Research builds towards potential treatment for immune diseases and cancer May 14 2012 — Researchers at Rutgers University have uncovered a new way to stimulate activity of immune cell opiate receptors leading to efficient tumor cell clearance. ARTICLE CAPSULE Opiate Antagonist Prevents µ- and δ-Opiate Receptor Dimerization to Facilitate Ability of Agonist to Control Ethanol-altered Natural Killer Cell Functions and Mammary Tumor Growth  Background Chronic treatment with a... Mon, 14 May 2012 07:54:43 EST http://www.asbmb.org/news.aspx?id=16944 http://www.asbmb.org/news.aspx?id=16773 A discussion with Myron Goodman and David Rueda May 4 2012 — In this podcast we hear an interview with Myron Goodman from the University of Southern California and David Rueda from Wayne State University who talk about the collaboration which led to their JBC Paper of the Week Singled-stranded DNA Scanning and Deamination by APOBEC3G at Single Molecular Resolution The interview and paper focus on the immunogenic effects of single-stranded DNA scanning enzymes in particular with rel... Fri, 04 May 2012 15:29:48 EST http://www.asbmb.org/news.aspx?id=16773 http://www.asbmb.org/news.aspx?id=16763 And the progression of Alzheimer's disease May 2 2012 — Researchers at Mount Sinai School of Medicine have gained insight into the mechanism by which a pathological brain protein called tau contributes to the progression of Alzheimer's disease (AD) and other neurodegenerative disorders This finding published in the most recent issue of The Journal of Biological Chemistry may provide the basis for future investigations on how to prevent tau from damaging brain circuits involved in cogni... Wed, 02 May 2012 15:48:39 EST http://www.asbmb.org/news.aspx?id=16763 http://www.asbmb.org/news.aspx?id=16754 May 2 2012 – In this month's issue of ASBMB Today science writer Raj Mukhopadhyay profiles scientist-turned-artist Robert Schimke who once served as president of ASBMB and as an editorial board member for the Journal of Biological Chemistry Know a student who is graduating? ASBMB Today contributor Connor Bamford lists his top-10 picks for graduation gifts Whether you made it to the annual meeting or not we offer a wrap-up that includes tweets blogs and a slideshow from our on-site tattoo-p... Wed, 02 May 2012 07:57:31 EST http://www.asbmb.org/news.aspx?id=16754 http://www.asbmb.org/news.aspx?id=16751 Important for organism’s its ability to transfer DNA into plants May 1 2012 — Erh-Min Lai’s laboratory at Taiwan’s Institute of Plant and Microbial Biology has reported the energetic role of TssM in the type VI secretion system (T6SS) of Agrobacterium tumefaciens a plant pathogen and important organism for biotechnology because of its ability to transfer DNA into plants. ARTICLE CAPSULE The IcmF-family protein TssM exhibits ATPase activity and energizes type VI secretion  ... Tue, 01 May 2012 10:28:19 EST http://www.asbmb.org/news.aspx?id=16751 http://www.asbmb.org/news.aspx?id=16729 Novel regulatory molecules called mirror-microRNAs control multiple aspects of brain function April 27 2012 — Our genes control many aspects of who we are — from the colour of our hair to our vulnerability to certain diseases — but how are the genes and consequently the proteins they make themselves controlled? ARTICLE CAPSULE MiR-3120 Is a Mirror MicroRNA That Targets Heat Shock Cognate Protein 70 and Auxilin Messenger RNAs and Regulates Clathrin Vesicle Uncoating  Backgr... Mon, 30 Apr 2012 09:54:10 EST http://www.asbmb.org/news.aspx?id=16729 http://www.asbmb.org/news.aspx?id=16604 Findings could help in design of inhibitor drugs April 23 2012 — Recent discoveries by a Virginia Tech biochemist could lead to a more effective drug design to combat the bacteria responsible for tuberculosis infection Spread through the air from one person to another tuberculosis is responsible for approximately two million deaths per year worldwide and the emergence of drug resistant forms specifically MDR- and XDR-TB is an escalating challenge. ARTICLE CAPSULE Examination of... Mon, 23 Apr 2012 09:24:14 EST http://www.asbmb.org/news.aspx?id=16604 http://www.asbmb.org/news.aspx?id=16588 Proteins are overexpressed in tumor cells April 19 2012 — Vita Golubovskaya PhD and five colleagues from Roswell Park Cancer Institute (RPCI) have published basic research in The Journal of Biological Chemistry about two proteins that are overexpressed or produced in excessive amounts in tumor cells. ARTICLE CAPSULE Nanog increases focal adhesion kinase (FAK) promoter activity and expression and directly binds to FAK protein to be phosphorylated  Background Nanog and Focal... Thu, 19 Apr 2012 13:55:05 EST http://www.asbmb.org/news.aspx?id=16588 http://www.asbmb.org/news.aspx?id=16567 April 18 2012 -- Join ASBMB members and other biochemistry and molecular biology faculty from CA NV AZ and CO on Saturday, May 12 2012 for a one day NSF funded workshop focusing on teaching biochemistry and molecular biology using concept inventory and assessments.  The workshop will be held on the campus of UC Santa Barbara.  Duan Sears Prof Biochemistry and Immunology UCSB will be leading this discussion.  Keynote speakers are Mike Klymkowsky Ph D Professor and Co-director UC Teach... Wed, 18 Apr 2012 15:06:33 EST http://www.asbmb.org/news.aspx?id=16567 http://www.asbmb.org/news.aspx?id=16550 Researchers from Western Australia use G Protein-Coupled Receptor Heteromer Identification Technology April 13 2012 — Innovative new technology has been used to identify and profile a novel combination of proteins that may improve treatment for prostate disorders The study has been published in the April 13th 2012 edition of the prestigious Journal of Biological Chemistry. ARTICLE CAPSULE Identification and Profiling of Novel α1A-Adrenoceptor-CXC Chemokine Receptor 2 Heteromer ... Fri, 13 Apr 2012 11:43:02 EST http://www.asbmb.org/news.aspx?id=16550 http://www.asbmb.org/news.aspx?id=16545 Finding may lead to new and more efficient medications targeting cancer and the immune system April 11 2012 — Water molecules can be nature’s navigational system for a family of molecules needing to find specific locations in some of our genes a Washington State University researcher has discovered. ARTICLE CAPSULE Sequence discrimination by the DNA-binding domain of the ETS-family transcription factor PU.1 is linked to specific hydration of the protein-DNA interface  Back... Wed, 11 Apr 2012 13:11:56 EST http://www.asbmb.org/news.aspx?id=16545 http://www.asbmb.org/news.aspx?id=16541 UBC researchers identify gene in balsam fir that could facilitate cheaper and more sustainable production of fixatives and scents used in the fragrance industry April 9 2012 — University of British Columbia researchers have identified a gene in balsam fir trees that could facilitate cheaper and more sustainable production of plant-based fixatives and scents used in the fragrance industry and reduce the need for ambergris a substance harvested from whale barf. ARTICLE CAPSULE Bi... Mon, 09 Apr 2012 11:23:24 EST http://www.asbmb.org/news.aspx?id=16541