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Part 1: ‘Aha moments’ essay contest honorable mentions
News and Ideas
From the journals: MCP
Using silver nanoparticles to target cancer. Glycosylation of SARS-CoV-2. Characterizing the glycan signature in tumor tissue. Read about recent papers in the journal Molecular & Cellular Proteomics.
Ceramides’ role in liver disease
These biologically active sphingolipids have roles in apoptosis, inflammation and insulin resistance, all critical factors in the pathogenesis of chronic liver disease.
Share your aha moments!
How a brainstorming session produced two videos, an essay contest and gratitude.
Winners of the ‘aha moments’ essay contest
To celebrate our three journals going open access, we invited readers to share their moments of discovery in science. Here are the first, second and third place winners.
Stoddard wins mentoring award; Do honored as scholar–athlete
Awards, promotions, milestones and more. Find out what's going on in the lives of ASBMB members.
ASBMB welcomes new members
The American Society for Biochemistry and Molecular Biology welcomed more than 340 new members in January.
The 17th-century cloth merchant who discovered the vast realm of tiny microbes
Although untrained in science, Antonie van Leeuwenhoek became the greatest lens-maker of his day, discovered microscopic life forms and is known today as the “father of microbiology.”
Calendar of events, awards and opportunities
Happening this week: The PDB50 celebration, deadline for BiolMolViz workshop applications, a SACNAS webinar on broader impacts and more.
Do kids really need to be vaccinated for COVID?
Many experts argue that Covid-19 cannot be curbed without vaccinating children. But others aren’t so sure.
Meet Our Contributors
Rajini Rao
Bill Sullivan
Peter Kennelly
Beronda L. Montgomery
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
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
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
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