American Society for Biochemistry and Molecular Biology

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Spatial configuration of the choline group of PC in LPLAT10. A: Multiple sequence alignment of human LPLAT8–10 and docking simulations of LPLAT10 and C26:0-PC. The AGPAT motif 4 and loop domain are represented in a box, whereas the W-X-W motif is represented in a neon-green box. Conserved residues are highlighted in yellow.

X-linked adrenoleukodystrophy is a rare disorder where early diagnosis is critical.

In #JLipidRes, researchers at Teikyo University identified the enzyme that produces C26:0-LPC, a key diagnostic biomarker — advancing precision in rare disease detection.

www.teikyo-u.ac.jp/en/topics/20...

Redefining lipid biology from droplets to ferroptosis James Olzmann will receive the ASBMB Avanti Award in Lipids at the ASBMB Annual Meeting, March 7–10, just outside of Washington, D.C.

Check out this article on MCB's James Olzmann's @olzmannlab.bsky.social research! 🧪Redefining lipid biology from droplets to ferroptosis www.asbmb.org/asbmb-today/...
@asbmb.bsky.social

Graphic celebrating Black History Month that features a black and white photo of Jewel Plummer Cobb in a lab coat working with a microscope in a scientific setting.

🌍 Celebrating the International Day of Women and Girls in STEM!

In 1974, cell biologist Jewel Plummer Cobb was elected to the Institute of Medicine for her groundbreaking cancer research, including showing methotrexate could treat certain skin cancers.

https://bit.ly/415kqNR #BlackHistoryMonth

A graphic celebrating Black History Month that features a photo of M. Joycelyn Elders.

🌍 On the International Day of Women and Girls in STEM, ASBMB honors M. Joycelyn Elders — the first Black U.S. Surgeon General whose work expanded HIV testing, breast cancer screenings & hospice care.

https://bit.ly/415kqNR
#WomenInSTEM #BlackHistoryMonth

Cover of Molecular & Cellular Proteomics special issue featuring portraits of women scientists in proteomics against a colorful gradient background.

🌍 Join #MolCellProt in celebrating the International Day of Women and Girls in Science!

Women in Proteomics, a new MCP special issue, showcases women driving innovation and discovery in proteome research.

➡️ Read more: www.mcponline.org/wo...
🎨 Luciana Giono
#WomenInSTEM

ASBMB created a timeline highlighting important achievements made by women in STEM.

🌍 It’s the International Day of Women and Girls in Science! This year’s theme connects AI, social science, STEM & finance.

Explore this timeline highlighting women’s achievements in STEM: bit.ly/42PJxWc. Join ASBMB in honoring women in science — past, present & future.

Biochemistry helped turn decades of HIV research into a powerful new prevention tool.

At #ASBMB2026, Wes Sundquist (@uuhsresearch.bsky.social) will show how HIV capsid research led to lenacapavir—a twice-yearly injectable PrEP with near-complete protection against HIV.
www.asbmb.org/asbmb-today/...

YouTube video by American Society for Biochemistry and Molecular Biology (ASBMB) Blocking HIV: From capsid discovery to global impact | ASBMB 26 keynote speaker Wesley Sundquist

Biochemistry helped turn decades of HIV research into a powerful new prevention tool.

At #ASBMB26, Wes Sundquist will show how HIV capsid research led to lenacapavir—a first-in-class, twice-yearly injectable PrEP with near-complete protection against HIV.
www.asbmb.org/asbmb-today/...

#HIVResearch

Black History Month tribute to Percy Lavon Julian, highlighting his 1935 synthesis of physostigmine and civil rights leadership.

In 1935, Percy Lavon Julian made history by synthesizing #physostigmine. Beyond his groundbreaking work as a scientist, he was also a passionate civil rights leader.
➡️Honor his legacy & explore other Black scientists' achievements: bit.ly/415kqNR. #BlackHistoryMonth

Congratulations to @bradylabupenn.bsky.social (@penncbio.bsky.social/ @rtaatpennmed.bsky.social), recipient of the 2026 @asbmb.bsky.social Ruth Kirschstein Maximizing Access in Science Award! tinyurl.com/2s83nn48

We are organizing a mini-symposium on "Membrane and Organelle Dynamics" at ASBMB 2026! #ASBMB @asbmb.bsky.social
@aydinlab.bsky.social and I have put together a fantastic lineup of speakers for Day 1 morning. Come learn about some cutting-edge research in the field.

Submissions Help us tell stories about science and scientists.

🔬 Calling industry scientists! Share your story for the ASBMB Today Summer 2026 essay series.
How do you approach discovery, problem-solving, and collaboration?

✏️ 500 or 250 words | 📅 April 15 | 📧 asbmbtoday@asbmb.org
www.asbmb.org/asbmb-...
#ScienceInIndustry #ASBMBToday

McRose awarded Packard fellowship She will receive $875,000 in research funding over five years.

Congratulations to ASBMB member Darcy McRose (MIT CEE), on earning a Packard Fellowship for Science & Engineering.

Awarded by the David & Lucile Packard Foundation, the fellowship honors scientists and engineers with outstanding creativity and potential.

Matrix metalloproteinase inhibitor reduces cancer invasion Scientists at the Mayo Clinic engineered a TIMP-1 protein variant that selectively inhibits MMP-9 and reduces invasion of triple-negative breast cancer cells, offering a promising tool for targeted ca...

On #WorldCancerDay, ASBMB highlights research driving more precise cancer therapies.

In #JBiolChem, Mayo Clinic researchers engineered a TIMP-1 protein variant that selectively inhibits MMP-9 & reduces invasion of triple-negative breast cancer cells.
www.asbmb.org/asbmb-today/...

How do you turn data into dialogue? 🧪

Check out this webinar from ASBMB featuring Kevin Gardner and Amy J. Hawkins. Learn to translate complex findings into compelling messages that drive understanding and shape policy.

🗓️ Feb 11 | 12 p.m. ET 
🔗https://f.mtr.cool/jvqopxvhkw

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A graphic celebrating Black History Month that features a photo of Ruth Ella Moore, the first Black woman in the U.S. to earn a Ph.D. in natural sciences, noted for her work in bacteriology, and a description of her accomplishments.

Ruth Ella Moore made significant contributions to the field of #microbiology through her teaching career & work on #tuberculosis, African American blood types, tooth decay & more.
➡️ Celebrate hers & other Black scientists’ achievements: https://bit.ly/415kqNR. #BlackHistoryMonth #WomenInSTEM

Creating change in biochemistry education Pamela Mertz will receive the ASBMB William C. Rose Award for Exemplary Contributions to Education at the ASBMB Annual Meeting, March 7-10 in Washington, D.C.

“I always liked school; I always liked learning.”
—Pamela Mertz, #ASBMB26 featured speaker
www.asbmb.org/asbmb-...

☑️ Today is the last day to register early for ASBMB 2026. Register now to secure the early rate and attend her talk on transforming science education and research.

Via ASBMB Public Affairs team: The final bill prevents any multi-year funding from going beyond FY25 rates.

Graphic with the word “Advocacy” and a 3D molecular structure in the background.

ASBMB recognizes bipartisan action in Congress to protect federal support for scientific research by passing FY26 funding bills. Sustained advocacy continues to make a difference.

➡️ Read our full statement: www.asbmb.org/advocacy/pos...
#ASBMBAdvocates

Karolin Luger - Vilcek Foundation Karolin Luger's research led to the capture of a high resolution image of chromatin, resulting in the development of innovative drug treatments for diseases like cancer.

Unquestionably the result of combined effort from all current and former lab members, support from colleagues @CSU and @CU, and support from @hhmi-science.bsky.social and NIH over decades. A heartfelt 🙏 to my nominators and of course @vilcekfoundation.bsky.social.
vilcek.org/prizes/prize...

Amacher, Pollock named Henry Dreyfus scholars They were recognized for their outstanding research scholarship and a deep commitment to undergraduate education and each received $75,000 to fund their research.

#ASBMBMemberMonday
Congrats to @amacherlab.bsky.social & @julieapollock.bsky.social, named Henry Dreyfus Teacher–Scholars by @dreyfusfoundation.bsky.social! The award honors scientists who show a commitment to undergrad education. Each received a $75,000 research grant.
www.asbmb.org/asbmb-today/...

The Dreyfus Foundation is pleased to announce the selection of 8 new Henry Dreyfus Teacher-Scholars!

The award honors young faculty in the chemical sciences who have created an outstanding independent body of scholarship & are deeply committed to education with undergraduates.

Black History Month tribute featuring a quote by George Washington Carver: "When you do the common things in life in an uncommon way, you will command the attention of the world."

#BlackHistoryMonth | Today, we celebrate George Washington Carver, a botanist & inventor, who in 1944 published the first of 44 practical bulletins to help farmers grow alternatives to cotton & prevent soil depletion.

➡️More achievements in the life sciences made by Black scientists: bit.ly/415kqNR.

The 2026 ASBMB Annual Meeting early registration deadline is in one day, with up to 30% savings when you register by Feb. 3.

The 2026 ASBMB Annual Meeting is more than just fascinating talks—it’s an opportunity for researchers to connect.

Early registration ends TOMORROW (Feb. 3)! Register to get the early rate: www.asbmb.org/annual-meeti.... #ASBMB26 #MakeItPossible

New paper out, co-authored with @carsonjbryant.bsky.social and other members of @susanbaserga.bsky.social's lab! We show how the small, proline-rich SPRR3 protein regulates ribosomal RNA transcription. Now on the JBC (@asbmb.bsky.social) website - doi.org/10.1016/j.jb...

From data to dialogue: Effective science communication for advocacy Feb. 11, 2026 | 12 p.m. Eastern

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...

Transcription webinar Feb. 5, 2026 | 10 a.m. Eastern

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

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 !
@dukasju.bsky.social @laurentterradot.bsky.social

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...

Conserved early steps of stemmadenine biosynthesis - Journal of Biological Chemistry www.jbc.org/article/S002...