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ASBMB launches Insights in Biochemistry and Molecular Biology
The new journal will be helmed by Benjamin Garcia as inaugural editor-in-chief and will start accepting submissions in early 2026.
Unraveling the language of histones
Philip Cole presented his research on how posttranslational modifications to histones are involved in gene expression and how these modifications could be therapeutically targeted to treat diseases like cancer.
How Alixorexton could transform narcolepsy treatment
A new investigational drug, alixorexton, targets the brain’s orexin system to restore wakefulness in people with narcolepsy type 1. Alkermes chemist Brian Raymer shares how molecular modeling turned a lab idea into a promising phase 3 therapy.
Cotruvo named Blavatnik award finalist
He received a $15,000 prize and was honored at a gala in October.
Make your abstract stand out
Ensure your research is impossible to overlook. Get quick, practical reminders for crafting an abstract that attracts readers and helps you build connections at the conference.
Phosphatases and pupils: A dual legacy
Yale professor Anton Bennett explores how protein tyrosine phosphatases shape disease, while building a legacy of mentorship that expands opportunity and fuels discovery in biochemistry and molecular biology.
Extracellular vesicles offer clues to cattle reproduction
Extracellular vesicles from pregnant cattle support embryo development better than laboratory models, highlighting their potential to improve reproductive efficiency in bovine embryo cultures. Read more about this recent MCP paper.
Proteomics reveals protein shifts in diabetic eye disease
Using proteomics, researchers identified protein changes in eye fluid that mark diabetic retinopathy progression and may serve as biomarkers for vision-threatening complications. Read more about this recent MCP paper.
Summer research spotlight
The 2025 Undergraduate Research Award recipients share results and insights from their lab experiences.
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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
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
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
Who decides when a grad student graduates?
Courtney Chandler
Careers Columnist
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
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