Science will suffer
Editor's Note

Science will suffer

By Comfort Dorn
We wondered if laws targeting LGBTQIA+ rights were affecting the career decisions of our members. It wasn’t easy to get answers.
Pride

State laws change the landscape for LGBTQIA+ scientists

New legislation in the past 16 months has banned gender affirming care for transgender teens, teaching children about sexual orientation and gender identity, and drag shows.
State laws change the landscape for LGBTQIA+ scientists

News and Ideas

Redefining STEM
Pride

Redefining STEM

May 30, 2023

The U.K.-based organization Pride in STEM says it aims to “queer up science spaces” and to “science up queer spaces.”

Awards for Medlock, Bagde and Maquat
Member News

Awards for Medlock, Bagde and Maquat

May 29, 2023

Awards, promotions milestones and more. Find out what's going on in the lives of ASBMB members.

In memoriam: Sorina Popescu
In Memoriam

In memoriam: Sorina Popescu

May 29, 2023

She was a a plant biologist and biochemist whose last studies included several melding science and agriculture on topics ranging from crop stress resistance to plant root microbial community control.

Study uncovers a unique, efficient method of copper delivery in cells
News

Study uncovers a unique, efficient method of copper delivery in cells

May 28, 2023

Discovery will help in treating Menkes disease, other copper deficiency disorders.

Calendar of events, awards and opportunities
Announcement

Calendar of events, awards and opportunities

May 28, 2023

Just added: ASBMB webinar on LGBTQ+ in STEM advocacy, BioMolViz workshop on developing interactive content for OERs, and White House listening sessions.

As microbiome science forges ahead, will some be left behind?
Essay

As microbiome science forges ahead, will some be left behind?

May 27, 2023

The FDA’s approval of the first fecal microbiota treatment was a watershed moment — and also a wakeup call.

Cystic fibrosis: current understanding and prospects
Health Observance

Cystic fibrosis: current understanding and prospects

May 26, 2023

In observance of National Cystic Fibrosis Awareness Month, we talked with researcher Neil Bradbury.

A great escape — how SARS-CoV-2 evades our defenses
Journal News

A great escape — how SARS-CoV-2 evades our defenses

May 25, 2023

Preliminary evidence shows that SARS-CoV-2 uses molecular mimicry, in which one of its proteins acts like a protein in our immune system.

Meet the 2023 ASBMB Advocacy Training Program delegates
Announcement

Meet the 2023 ASBMB Advocacy Training Program delegates

May 24, 2023

ASBMB announces a new cohort of 12 ASBMB Advocacy Training Program delegates who will learn about science policy and advocacy through this summer externship

Meet Our Contributors

Paul Craig
Paul Craig
Danielle Guarracino
Danielle Guarracino
Raechel McKinley
Raechel McKinley
Martina G. Efeyini
Martina G. Efeyini
Turning points

Eight scientists from academia and industry reflect on how mentors have impacted their lives. Read More

Breathing and not breathing

“These moves don’t necessarily raise your heart rate, but the constant apnea cycles combined with total body engagement are definitely an exercise you feel.” Read More

ASBMB supports bill to lower cost of federal student loans
Raechel McKinley

Science Policy Manager

Society backs legislation to increase Pell grants and make loans more affordable for current and future students. Read More

‘I like to be in the lab’
Martina G. Efeyini

Careers Columnist

Our industry careers columnist spoke with Susan Abbatiello, a principal consultant scientist at Waters Corp. Read More

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