York named CSO; Cortez takes over biochem dept; Rye receives research award
Linking two enzymes turns plastic-eating bacteria into super-digesters
News and Ideas
Pandemic threatens food security for many college students
One spring 2020 report found that 38% of students at four-year universities were food-insecure in the previous 30 days.
Calendar of events, awards and opportunities
New: Catalyst Conversation "Constructing narratives for teaching science," a $35,000 outreach grant from ASCB, a webinar on mentoring URM trainees and more.
Chemicals emitted from household objects alter children’s microbiomes
Semi-volatile organic compounds affect the growth and population of the gut microbiome. Some essential gut bacteria are suppressed, while small, fractional portions of the biome suddenly bloom.
It’s the little things
The essays in January wellness issue emphasize small actions to ease pandemic stress.
From neuroscientist to science policy analyst
Careers columnist Martina G. Efeyini talked to NHLBI staffer Nicholas Jury about his career path.
Finding ‘ikigai’ during a pandemic
A book about the purposeful habits of the elderly in Japan has inspired Deboleena Guharay to maintain healthy practices through the past year.
From grief to healing in the year of COVID-19
“My grandmother meant the world to me. Nothing could have prepared me for her death or the anger I directed at myself for being unable to help her during her final months.”
New-ish adventures help me reconnect
“One day in April while working from home, I was feeling particularly down, and every negative thought weighed down on me all at once. To counter this feeling, I thought, ‘Hey, what if I try something different and new?’”
Celebrating together, apart
When a good friend earned an award, Courtney Chandler didn’t let social distancing stand in the way of a party.
Meet Our Contributors
Beronda L. Montgomery
Bill Sullivan
Peter Kennelly
Rajini Rao
To support or to deny: mentoring or gatekeeping?
Beronda L. Montgomery
MSU Foundation Professor
Beronda Montgomery posted on Twitter: “What’s a thing that you were ‘mentored’ not to do, but you pursued it & it’s worked out well?” She shares what she learned from the responses. Read More
Grant-writing tips for beginners
Bill Sullivan
Showalter Professor of Pharmacology & Toxicology
Bill Sullivan, a study section veteran, shares eight important lessons he’s learned for writing a winning grant application. Read More
What would Julia Child do?
Peter Kennelly
Professor
Pete Kennelly proposes that online labs should be designed with an eye to enhancing student participation and maintaining causal connections. Read More
Use the mic!
Rajini Rao
Professor
Rajini Rao writes that up to 20% of the population has some hearing loss, so when you don’t use the microphone at a meeting, you are projecting your ableism, not your voice. Read More
Join the ASBMB Today mailing list
Sign up to get updates on articles, interviews and events.