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American Society for Biochemistry and Molecular Biology
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ASBMB drives discovery forward in academic, industry and governmental sectors, helping to generate new scientific knowledge today that fuels tomorrow’s biotechnological and medical breakthroughs.
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Webinar: From data to dialogue | Feb. 11

Translate complex scientific findings into clear messages that drive understanding & inspire action.

Speakers: @nmrkaygee.bsky.social (@asrc-gc.bsky.social) & @amyjhawkins.bsky.social (@uofuhealth.bsky.social)

Register (free): www.asbmb.org/meetings-eve...
From data to dialogue: Effective science communication for advocacy
Feb. 11, 2026 | 12 p.m. Eastern
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January 30, 2026 at 9:05 PM
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Enhancer networks, histones & CRISPR—join the free ASBMB Transcription Webinar on Feb. 5! www.asbmb.org/meetings-eve...

• Enhancer networks in normal & cancer cells
Gerd Blobel, @chopresearch.bsky.social
• Mapping histone H3 lysines w/#CRISPR prime editing
@a-radzisheuskaya.bsky.social, @icr.ac.uk
Transcription webinar
Feb. 5, 2026 | 10 a.m. Eastern
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January 29, 2026 at 10:02 PM
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Very happy that our work on the T6SS ADP-ribosylcyclase toxin made the Cover at JBC @asbmb.bsky.social y.social ! Congratulations Julius @jmartinkus.bsky.social for designing this Cover !
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January 28, 2026 at 2:37 PM
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Conserved early steps of stemmadenine biosynthesis - Journal of Biological Chemistry www.jbc.org/article/S002...
Conserved early steps of stemmadenine biosynthesis
Stemmadenine acetate is a pivotal intermediate in the production of pharmacologically active monoterpene indole alkaloids. Here, we identify orthologs of stemmadenine acetate pathway genes (SGD, GS, G...
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December 31, 2025 at 12:58 AM
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The Cantu-syndrom H60Y mutation in the SUR2 subunit of ATP-sensitive potassium channels results in gain of function only when paired with Kir6.1. New Dynaflow publication in Journal of Biological Chemistry.

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Cantu syndrome–associated SUR2[H60Y] mutation confers selective gain of function on Kir6.1 ATP-sensitive potassium channels
Gain-of-function (GOF) mutations in either Kir6.1 (encoded by KCNJ8) or SUR2 (encoded by ABCC9) are causally associated with Cantu syndrome (CS), characterized by coarse facial appearance, hypertricho...
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January 27, 2026 at 9:41 AM
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We can see biology in 4D. Now we need to understand it.

Nobel laureate Eric Betzig (@ucberkeleyofficial.bsky.social) will share how #AI could decode live biological data at #ASBMB26.
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☑️Register by Feb. 3 to attend & secure the early rate: www.asbmb.org/annual-meeti....
Life in four dimensions: When biology outpaces the brain
Nobel laureate Eric Betzig will discuss his research on information transfer in biology from proteins to organisms at the 2026 ASBMB Annual Meeting.
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January 27, 2026 at 9:58 PM
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Congratulations, Paul Black

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ASBMB names 2026 fellows
The American Society for Biochemistry and Molecular Biology announced that it has named 16 members as 2026 fellows of the society.
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January 20, 2026 at 8:21 PM
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Congrats to BioF:GREAT's very own, Lance Wells @docgatordawg1.bsky.social for being named as one of ASBMB's 2026 Fellows!!! 🧪🍭

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#NSF #BioFGREAT #Glycobiology #Glycoscience #GlycoTime
ASBMB names 2026 fellows
The American Society for Biochemistry and Molecular Biology announced that it has named 16 members as 2026 fellows of the society.
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January 22, 2026 at 7:25 PM
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ASBMB member news

Congratulations to @jenniferdoudna.bsky.social, Michael Ibba and Kim Orth, who were recognized by @asm.org for their achievements in leadership, education and research.
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ASBMB members receive ASM awards
Jennifer Doudna, Michael Ibba and Kim Orth were recognized by the American Society for Microbiology for their achievements in leadership, education and research.
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January 23, 2026 at 1:07 AM
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ASBMB is hiring a Director of Public Affairs to help champion fundamental biomedical research, strengthen relationships with policymakers and elevate science stories that save and improve lives.

Join ASBMB in shaping the future of science advocacy!
➡️ Apply: www.asbmb.org/about/careers
#STEMCareers
Careers at ASBMB
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January 23, 2026 at 12:44 AM
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Congratulations to Lance Wells @docgatordawg1.bsky.social upon his election as an @asbmb.bsky.social fellow!

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January 22, 2026 at 10:23 PM
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Congratulations to the 2026 ASBMB Fellows!

ASBMB has named 16 members as 2026 Fellows in recognition of their exceptional service and impact in the molecular life sciences.

They'll be honored at #ASBMB26!

➡️ Learn about their work: www.asbmb.org/asbmb-today/....
#ScientificCommunity #LifeSciences
ASBMB names 2026 fellows
The American Society for Biochemistry and Molecular Biology announced that it has named 16 members as 2026 fellows of the society.
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January 21, 2026 at 8:24 PM
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Driven by an experience familiar to many — watching parents age — HHMI Hanna Gray Fellow Melanie McReynolds wants to answer a fundamental question: How can we age healthier? The key may lie in better understanding NAD+ & how its levels decline as we grow older. Via @asbmb.bsky.social: bit.ly/45tDuHB
Melanie McReynolds and her former Ph.D. mentor, Wendy Hanna–Rose, examine a specimen using a light microscope in McReynolds’s lab at Penn State in 2025.
January 18, 2026 at 4:26 PM
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Meet #ASBMB26 plenary speaker Joseph Cotruvo Jr.

He’s working to understand how cells handle metals—and along the way patented revolutionary techniques for purifying and detecting rare earth elements.

Attend his talk at the 2026 ASBMB Annual Meeting!
Mining microbes for rare earth solutions
Joseph Cotruvo, Jr., will receive the ASBMB Mildred Cohn Young Investigator Award at the ASBMB Annual Meeting, March 7–10, just outside of Washington, D.C.
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January 18, 2026 at 8:03 PM
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🔬 Deadlines are approaching for several summer research programs, internships and career-exploration opportunities in the molecular life sciences.

Mentors & advisors — please share with your students! Many applications are due January – February.

➡️ Learn more:
Upcoming opportunities
Calling all biochemistry and molecular biology educators! Share your teaching experiences and insights in ASBMB Today’s essay series. Submit your essay or pitch by Jan. 15, 2026.
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January 17, 2026 at 1:00 PM
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A grad student in my lab wrote this article sharing her growth in grad school. Amy is fantastic and I am lucky to work with her. www.asbmb.org/asbmb-today/...
The tortoise wins: How slowing down saved my Ph.D.
Graduate student Amy Bounds reflects on how slowing down in the lab not only improved her relationship with work but also made her a more productive scientist.
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January 13, 2026 at 6:30 PM
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#ASBMB26 | Present your research alongside other outstanding scientists who are driving research forward and making future discoveries and applications possible.

Late-breaking abstract submission closes tonight at 11:59 p.m. EST.
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#MakeItPossible
Announcement that the late-breaking abstract submission deadline for the 2026 ASBMB Annual Meeting is today, Jan. 15, at 11:59 p.m. EST.
January 16, 2026 at 2:59 AM
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Last day to submit a late-breaking abstract!

Present your research alongside scientists advancing discovery and real-world applications.

✅ Deadline: tonight (Jan. 15) at 11:59 p.m. EST www.asbmb.org/annual-meeti...

📸 #TBT: Memories from past meetings
#ASBMB26 #MakeItPossible
January 15, 2026 at 11:07 PM
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The #ASBMB26 late-breaking abstract deadline is tomorrow, Jan. 15!

Be part of the conversation shaping the future — submit your abstract by 11:59 p.m. EST to share your work with thousands of researchers driving discovery in the molecular life sciences.
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#MakeItPossible
A reminder that the late-breaking abstract deadline for the 2026 ASBMB Annual Meeting is tomorrow, Jan. 15 at 11:59 p.m. EST.
January 15, 2026 at 1:44 AM
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“By talking to the public about our work, we can help rebuild a society that acknowledges the significance of science in everyday life and ensures that everyone has access to the information we need for informed decision-making.”
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Barriers to public outreach — and why scientists need to overcome them
When the author began to research why some scientists were hesitant to do this work, four main themes emerged.
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December 30, 2025 at 6:21 PM
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Mapping proteins, one side chain at a time
Roland Dunbrack Jr. will receive the ASBMB DeLano Award for Computational Biosciences at the ASBMB Annual Meeting, March 7–10, just outside of Washington, D.C.
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January 8, 2026 at 2:25 AM
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Mapping proteins, one side chain at a time
Roland L. Dunbrack Jr. receives the ASBMB DeLano Award for Computational Biosciences
Mapping proteins, one side chain at a time
Roland Dunbrack Jr. will receive the ASBMB DeLano Award for Computational Biosciences at the ASBMB Annual Meeting, March 7–10, just outside of Washington, D.C.
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January 13, 2026 at 5:22 PM
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Time's almost up! Submit your late-breaking abstract to the @asbmb.bsky.social #asbmb2026 annual meeting by January 15th for consideration! The program and science are going to be stellar!

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2026 ASBMB Annual Meeting
March 7–10, 2026 | National Harbor
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January 13, 2026 at 7:26 PM
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New year. Full impact.

Renew your ASBMB membership for full-year benefits and to support key initiatives—science advocacy and funding, professional development and publishing and programs that support the next generation of researchers.

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Renew your ASBMB membership for 2026
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January 13, 2026 at 6:55 PM
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At the 2026 ASBMB Annual Meeting, you'll hear from leading researchers, innovators, pioneers & emerging scientists across all parts of the field!
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☑️ Submit your late-breaking abstract by Jan. 15: www.asbmb.org/annual-meeti...
#ASBMB26 #MakeItPossible
January 13, 2026 at 2:12 AM