Catching tau in the act
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Catching tau in the act

Using a new proximity-labeling approach, researchers reveal how tangles of the brain-associated protein tau may disrupt RNA biology long before neurons die.
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Designing scientific careers, not just experiments

Universities are rethinking how they prepare scientists for careers beyond the bench. From myIDP to Vanderbilt’s Career Architect, programs help trainees clarify values, explore options and build intentional paths forward.
Designing scientific careers, not just experiments

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How copper delivery fuels bacterial respiration
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How copper delivery fuels bacterial respiration

April 1, 2026

Researchers identify the roles of several proteins in copper homeostasis in the aerobic bacterium Caulobacter vibrioides.

ASBMB members advocate for funding on Capitol Hill
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ASBMB members advocate for funding on Capitol Hill

March 31, 2026

In more than 120 meetings with lawmakers, 50 scientists called for sustained investment in NIH, NSF and DOE research programs.

Revealing the glycoproteome of a cancer subtype
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Revealing the glycoproteome of a cancer subtype

March 31, 2026

Researchers mapped the glycoproteome of extrahepatic cholangiocarcinoma and compared it to intrahepatic tumors. Differences in sugar modifications and immune cell content suggest new biomarkers and guide development of targeted immunotherapies.

Huttenhain, Peng win HUPO awards
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Huttenhain, Peng win HUPO awards

March 30, 2026

Huttenhain and Peng received the Distinguished Service Award and Clinical and Translational Proteomics Award, respectively.

Uncovering the mechanisms of a glycosylation disorder
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Uncovering the mechanisms of a glycosylation disorder

March 27, 2026

Mutations in OGT, an enzyme that adds sugars to proteins, cause a rare neurological disorder. Using proteomics, researchers reveal how OGT interactions with TET proteins may trigger epigenetic changes and early neural defects.

Upcoming opportunities
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Upcoming opportunities

March 27, 2026

Dive into the world of lipids! Join the ASBMB Lipid Research Division Seminar Series on April 9, 12–1 p.m. ET to hear early-career researchers explore lipid metabolism and mitochondrial biology.

Introducing STEM before self-doubt
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Introducing STEM before self-doubt

March 26, 2026

With hair biology workshops and hands-on STEM programs, Shyretha Brown is building pathways for young girls to see themselves in science. Through Building Bridges, she blends education, identity and access to expand who feels welcome in STEM.

Heat shock proteins as a promising breast cancer therapeutic
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Heat shock proteins as a promising breast cancer therapeutic

March 25, 2026

Researchers unveiled isoform-specific targets on heat shock protein 90 which may be beneficial in therapeutic development.

Optimized proteomic analysis of preserved biological tissue samples
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Optimized proteomic analysis of preserved biological tissue samples

March 25, 2026

Researchers have developed an optimized workflow for analyzing formalin-fixed paraffin-embedded tissue. This workflow provides an enhanced collection of unique proteins and phosphorylation sites for more detailed analysis of biological samples.

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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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