Rodents in space Keeping bone and muscle strong on the ISS
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News and Ideas
Starting your own company in graduate school is possible
Neurophotometrics CEO Sage Aronson offers an inside look at going from Ph.D. to biotech startup.
Understanding the impact of Type 1 diabetes susceptibility genes
Starting in eighth grade, a series of mentors who saw something special in Sharifa Love–Rutledge helped her stay on the path to being a researcher — and becoming a mentor to others.
The national certification exam as a faculty development experience
As a volunteer helping with the ASBMB certification exam, Brian Chiswell has learned valuable lessons he can put to work in his own classroom.
Re-creating coagulation in a lab
Threatened arthropods are in the crossfire of medical and conservation efforts, but new research could benefit horseshoe crabs and humans alike.
Cell biology, microbiology societies present awards
Honorees include ASBMB members Joann Trejo, James Olzmann, Steven Farber, Sue Wickner and Bernard Moss.
Decoy receptor neutralizes coronavirus in cell cultures
To keep COVID-19 from infecting tissues once they’re exposed, a new study led by Erik Procko suggests luring the virus with an engineered, free-floating receptor protein that binds the virus and blocks infection.
Calendar of events, awards and opportunities
Happening this week: NIH events for young scientists, ASBMB advocacy town hall, ASIP social media how-to, science festival and more.
This week's staff picks
As the summer slips away and we continue our strange pandemic existence, we continue to seek escape — by watching and listening to captivating stories, by getting outside, and even by fretting over houseplants.
Doing epidemiology at the FDA
Careers columnist Martina G. Efeyini talked with Michael Bazaco about how he wound up at the agency and what he does there.
Meet Our Contributors
Marya S. Sabir
John Arnst
Laurel Oldach
Kian Kamgar-Parsi
A gap year or a few
Marya Sabir writes about the value of postbaccalaureate programs for students who don’t feel ready for graduate school. Read More
Spit-stimulating natural compounds could end dry mouth
John Arnst
Science Writer
Researchers analyzed menthol and a compound found in chile peppers as potential treatments for this side effect of radiation therapy on head and neck cancers. Read More
A zest for synthetic biology
Laurel Oldach
Science Writer
Metabolic engineers seek to overcome the challenges of mass-producing commodity chemicals, such as limonene, an oil from orange peels. Read More
Re-creating coagulation in a lab
Threatened arthropods are in the crossfire of medical and conservation efforts, but new research could benefit horseshoe crabs and humans alike. Read More
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