Common psychotropic meds disrupt cholesterol synthesis in brain
Silva, Damo win diversity awards; Sonenberg named to hall of fame
News and Ideas
In memoriam: Maria C. Linder
She was a dedicated scientist and mentor at California State University, Fullerton and a member of the American Society for Biochemistry and Molecular Biology since 1984.
Could getting rid of old cells turn back the clock on aging?
Researchers are investigating medicines that selectively kill decrepit cells to promote healthy aging — but more work is needed before declaring them a fountain of youth.
Calendar of events, awards and opportunities
Happening this week: Early-bird registration deadline for #DiscoverBMB. Regular registration deadline for Deuel Conference on Lipids. The NIH's virtual grants conference. And two deadlines for ASBMB undergrads.
Moderna’s experimental cancer vaccine treats but doesn’t prevent melanoma
A biochemist explains how it works.
ASBMB lauds parts of defense authorization that bolster HBCUs
Law orders the creation of a pilot program to increase research capacity and improve training and infrastructure.
When does a postdoc end?
This question doesn’t really have a one-size-fits-all answer.
Neurodegenerative disease linked to microtubules
A team at McGill University reports a new role for sacsin, the protein mutated in a rare hereditary ataxia.
That’s a legacy
We remember Elvira Doman, a trailblazer, a dedicated mentor and a longtime biochemist at the National Science Foundation.
JLR session spotlights junior associate editors
Michael Airola, Luke Engelking and Renate Schreiber will share their research in a session titled “Into the Lipidome: Spotlight on the Journal of Lipid Research Junior Associate Editors.”
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Careers Columnist
Our industry careers columnist spoke with Susan Abbatiello, a principal consultant scientist at Waters Corp. 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
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
Turning points
Eight scientists from academia and industry reflect on how mentors have impacted their lives. Read More
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