Calcium channel linked to cancer drug resistance
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Calcium channel linked to cancer drug resistance

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.
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Host fatty acids enhance dengue virus infectivity

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.
Host fatty acids enhance dengue virus infectivity

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Antibodies inhibit hyperactive protein disposal
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Antibodies inhibit hyperactive protein disposal

June 12, 2025

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.

Upcoming opportunities
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Upcoming opportunities

June 11, 2025

Register for ASBMB's upcoming free professional development webinars on women in science and commercializing biomedical research.

Teach, learn & transform biochemistry education
Interview

Teach, learn & transform biochemistry education

June 10, 2025

Meet the co-chairs of the 2025 ASBMB meeting on reimagining undergraduate education in the molecular life sciences to be held July 24–27, 2025 in St. Paul, Minnesota.

Ahmed named Goldwater Scholar
Member News

Ahmed named Goldwater Scholar

June 9, 2025

She will receive up to $7,500 for tuition, fees, books and room and board each year until she graduates.

Seven steps to advocating in your home state
Science Communication

Seven steps to advocating in your home state

June 4, 2025

Find out how to schedule, prepare for and conduct a productive district office meeting to communicate the importance of fundamental scientific research funding to your representatives.

Scientists find unexpected correlation between age and HDL-C levels
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Scientists find unexpected correlation between age and HDL-C levels

June 3, 2025

In a 30-year multicenter study, researchers determined what factors predict HDL-C concentration. In their analysis, they found that HDL-C levels grew with increasing age and physical activity.

Upcoming opportunities
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Upcoming opportunities

May 29, 2025

Submit your abstract for ASBMB's upcoming meetings on nucleophilic proteases, gene expression and O-GlcNAc.

ASBMB sets professional conduct expectations for award nominees
Announcement

ASBMB sets professional conduct expectations for award nominees

May 29, 2025

Annual award nominations open through June 4. Nominations now affirm both the nominee’s scientific achievements and their adherence to ASBMB’s values and professional conduct expectations.

Butter, olive oil, coconut oil — what to choose?
Journal News

Butter, olive oil, coconut oil — what to choose?

May 28, 2025

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.

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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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