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Differences in pili structure modulate bacterial behavior
Researchers demonstrate how small changes in the structure of hair-like protein appendages can affect the behavior of Acinetobacter bacteria.
Listening first: The moment that reshaped my teaching
Educator recounts how a single student comment reshaped her teaching, leading her to replace lectures with question-driven, collaborative learning and rethink AI as a tool for deeper engagement and understanding.
Del Mármol, Okafor named 2026 Sloan Research Fellows
They will receive $75,000 to support their research.
Cholesterol regulatory genes predict liver transplant outcomes
Researchers identify a link between cholesterol-regulating genes and liver transplant success, which could improve donor screening and patient outcomes.
Lipid signatures for a rare neurological disorder
Researchers find distinct lipid patterns linked to a rare autoimmune neurological disorder, offering hope for effective targeted therapies for patients.
Disease-linked mutations disrupt protein phase behavior
Researchers find that pathogenic missense mutations are enriched threefold in phrase-separating intrinsically disordered regions of proteins.
Getting students excited about introductory biology
Assistant professor rethinks how he teaches foundational biology by flipping his classroom and using real-world case studies to help students connect molecular mechanisms to lived experiences.
The dual role of asprosin in chronic fatty liver disease
Researchers uncover a hormone called asprosin that may serve as a potential biomarker for the diagnosis of chronic fatty liver disease and monitoring disease progression.
Novel inhibitor targets RAS-driven cancers
Researchers in Louisville identify a small-molecule drug that blocks RALGEF signaling downstream of mutant RAS. The compound suppresses tumor growth with low toxicity, revealing a new therapeutic strategy for RAS-driven malignancies.
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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
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
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
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