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.
Parsing plant pigment pathways
By Andrea Lius
Erich Grotewold of Michigan State University, an ASBMB Breakthroughs speaker, discusses his work on the genetic regulation of flavonoid biosynthesis.
Researchers discover a protein associated with carboplatin-resistant retinoblastoma, suggesting this protein could be a promising therapeutic target. Read more about this recent Journal of Biological Chemistry paper.
Researchers in Germany find that viral replication depends on host enzymes that synthesize lipids, revealing potential metabolic targets for antiviral intervention. Read more about this recent Journal of Biological Chemistry paper.
Researchers at the University of California, San Francisco, identify an enzyme inhibitor, offering new tools to study diseases like cystic fibrosis, neurodegeneration and cancer. Read more about this recent Journal of Biological Chemistry paper.
Register for ASBMB's upcoming free professional development webinars on women in science and commercializing biomedical research.
Webinar
Intra- and inter-cellular communication within a virus microenvironment
June 18, 2025 | 12:15–1 p.m. Eastern
MCP Editor-in-chief Ileana Cristea presents her research into the complex and dynamic cellular microenvironments that shape the outcome of viral infection.
Nucleophilic proteases: Structure, function, regulation and disease
June 20–21 | 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. Register by June 18. More
Women in science discussion with Marlene Belfort
June 23 | Marlene Belfort talks about her new memoir "Mommy, Can Boys Also Be Doctors? A Message to Young Scientists and Other Humans". More