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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.

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Journal of Biological Chemistry

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

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Molecular & Cellular Proteomics

MCP showcases cutting-edge advances in proteomics, metabolomics and bioinformatics.

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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.

ASBMB Today
Innovative platform empowers scientists to transform venoms into therapeutics

Innovative platform empowers scientists to transform venoms into therapeutics

By Andrea Lius

Scientists combine phage display and a “metavenome” library to discover new drugs that bind clinically relevant human cell receptors. Read about this recent Molecular & Cellular Proteomics paper.

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Meet Shannon Reilly

The JLR junior associate editor discusses the role of adipocytes in obesity at Weill Cornell Medical School.

Meet Donita Brady

Donita Brady is an associate professor of cancer biology and an associate editor of the Journal of Biological Chemistry, who studies metalloallostery in cancer.

Upcoming opportunities

Coming soon: ASBMB Breakthroughs webinar on biosynthesis and regulation of plant phenolic compounds and a Lipid Research Division seminar on membrane lipids.

Glyco get-together exploring health and disease

Meet the co-chairs of the 2025 ASBMB meeting on O-GlcNAcylation to be held July 10–13, 2025, in Durham, North Carolina. Learn about the latest in the field and meet families affected by diseases associated with this pathway.

Webinar

Biosynthesis and regulation of plant phenolic compounds

May 14, 2025 | 12:15–1 p.m. Eastern

Delve into the biosynthesis and regulation of flavonoids and phenylpropanoids in maize and other plants with Erich Grotewold, professor of plant biology at Michigan State University.

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Lipid Research Division Seminar Series

Lipid Research Division Seminar Series

May 21 | Presentations by young researchers highlighting their recent work in the field of lipids. More

Advocating in your state — how to have a successful district office meeting

Advocating in your state — how to have a successful district office meeting

May 22 | Learn how to connect with your elected federal officials and share the importance of science funding and research. More