Teaching is an experiment — share what you’ve learned! ASBMB Today invites essays on evolving teaching practices: • Redesigning grading systems • Bringing cultural context into your curriculum • Shifting from traditional lectures to flipped or active-learning models 🗓 Jan. 15 | 📧 [email protected]

With a program designed to attract top minds across the breadth of the biosciences, #ASBMB26 is your opportunity to connect with the innovators shaping the future of science. ➡️ Explore the program: ow.ly/yGUf50Xoc1n. ☑️Abstracts due Nov. 17: ow.ly/422U50Xoc1o#ASBMB26 #MakeItPossible

#ASBMB26 keynote Wesley Sundquist’s research helped make Lenacapavir, a twice-yearly HIV prevention therapy, possible. Join him & other innovators at the 2026 ASBMB Annual Meeting! ☑️Abstracts are due Nov. 17: www.asbmb.org/annual-meeti.... #MakeItPossible

ASBMB understands that many may face administrative delays due to the federal government shutdown. To ensure everyone can participate in #ASBMB26, we’re offering a deferred payment option for abstract submissions. ➡️ Learn more & access the deferral code: www.asbmb.org/annual-meeti....

Cool new paper (www.jbc.org/article/S002... from my lab spearheaded by graduate students Sushant @sushantsuresh.bsky.social and Alex @alexlouiseshaw.bsky.social . This was a very cool collaboration with the Scott Hansen, Jennifer Cobb, Tamas Balla labs

Thanks to @alextoker.bsky.social for the motivation to submit this to JBC @asbmbjournals.bsky.social , a great journal, with this being one of the most straightforward and useful manuscript review processes I have gone through in a while

🚨Just in press @asbmb.bsky.social JBC!🚨 Alex & Chioma's paper detailing the interaction of Fe(II) with an intact membrane His kinase for the first time! Binding stoichiometry ✅ Fe(II) structure ✅ Direct observation of selectivity ✅ Signal transmission pathway ✅ Read more here: tinyurl.com/49wdkecu

The Deep Dive session on cell communication at #ASBMB26 is organized by Philip Cole (Brigham & Women’s Hospital/ @harvardmed.bsky.social) and Graham T. Johnson (@alleninstitute.org) and will feature a plenary lecture by Eric Betzig (University of California, Berkeley). www.asbmb.org/annual-meeti...

Is anyone there? Life is built on communication—from proteins to organisms. Explore how living systems sense & respond to the world in ASBMB’s new open-access minicollection. Then, continue the conversation at #ASBMB26! www.asbmb.org/journals/min... ☑️Abstracts due Nov. 17: l.feathr.co/PNbx3XyW7zpO

#ASBMB26 fosters cross-disciplinary exchange, creating opportunities to collaborate & advance discovery. Registration is now open! Don’t miss this opportunity to be part of the conversation shaping the future. Register by Jan. 15 to get the early rate: l.feathr.co/ESm5YGn8...#ASBMB26

Proteins connect life at every level — and XL-MS is showing how. Join researcher Lan Huang today at 12:15 p.m. Eastern for an #ASBMBBreakthroughs webinar to explore how this tech maps protein networks in stunning detail. ☑️ Free registration: www.asbmb.org/meetin...#ASBMBBreakthroughs #TeamMasSpec

Congratulations to Matthias C. Truttmann of Michigan Medicine for winning the 2025 Ferruccio Ritossa Research Scholar Award from @stresscell.bsky.social. His lab studies Hsp70 chaperones and how they protect cells from stress, aging and disease. #ASBMBMemberNews ow.ly/550n50XmUrS

The science that shapes tomorrow starts here! Registration is open for #ASBMB26. Register by Jan. 15 to get the early rate: www.asbmb.org/annual-meeti.... Ready to share your discoveries? Submit your abstract by Nov. 17 to be part of the conversations redefining our world: l.feathr.co/eAF5sEPe3fhn.

ASBMB's work is led by member volunteers, many of whom are nominated and elected by you, the ASBMB members! Read about this year's timeline for elections and nominate a colleague by Wednesday (Nov. 5). Self-nominations are accepted. ➡️www.asbmb.org/member...

From molecular structure to cellular dynamics—new imaging tools are transforming how scientists uncover life’s inner workings. Explore “Observing a lot by just watching” at #ASBMB26: asbmb.org/annual-meeti.... #Microscopy #CryoEM #MakeItPossible

Mechanistic insights into the selective targeting of P2X3 receptor by camlipixant antagonist - Journal of Biological Chemistry www.jbc.org/article/S002...

Widespread deployment of the human CD38 ADP-ribosyl cyclase fold in antibacterial and anti-eukaryotic polymorphic toxins - Journal of Biological Chemistry www.jbc.org/article/S002...

Spend #Halloween with zombie proteins! Originally thought to be dead evolutionary remnants, #pseudokinases have since been revealed to play remarkably diverse noncatalytic roles in biological pathways. 🧟‍♂️ Learn more in this #JBiolChem review: www.jbc.org/article/...#Halloween

🔬 For more, delve into this paper published in Molecular & Cellular Proteomics ( @asbmbjournals.bsky.social): www.mcponline.org/article/S153.... Congratulations to @tkadava.bsky.social, @hecklab.bsky.social and colleagues on this fascinating work!

Spend #Halloween with zombie proteins! Originally thought to be dead evolutionary remnants, #pseudokinases have since been revealed to play remarkably diverse noncatalytic roles in biological pathways. 🧟‍♂️ Learn more in this @jbiolchem paper: www.jbc.org/article/...#Halloween

#Halloween Trivia 🕸️ Did you know human blood contains spider-shaped proteins that help regulate the innate immune response? 🕷️Discover how C4BP uses its eight “legs” to catch proteins and control inflammation: www.asbmb.org/asbmb-...#Halloween #Immunology #MolCellProt #MassSpec

Deadline today (Oct. 31)! Apply for ASBMB’s Science Outreach and Communication Grant, which offers up to $1,000 to support innovative outreach projects that deepen public understanding of science and connect science with the world around us. ➡️ Apply: www.asbmb.org/scienc...

🎃 It’s #Halloween—perfect timing to highlight this #JBiolChem paper! Explore "An integrated approach to unravel a crucial structural property required for the function of the insect steroidogenic Halloween protein Noppera-bo": www.jbc.org/article/...#Halloween—perfect#JBiolChem#Drosophila #Enzymology

BYI Kim Orth Receives Two Prestigious Awards! Congratulations to Kim Orth, PhD, (2003 #BYI) awarded the 2026 ASM Award for Basic Research. The #ASM Award recognizes an outstanding scientist whose discoveries have been fundamental to advancing our understanding of the microbial world.

Are you planning to use AI in your research? 🤖🧪 AI gives fast answers, but critical thinking still rules the lab! 🧬💡 Trust, but verify the robot. 😜 #AI #Science #Research 🔗 AI in the lab: The power of smarter questions: www.asbmb.org/asbmb-today/...

Can't wait to share more about our research with my new colleagues and students at @towsonu.bsky.social. If you are around, pass by to say hi...and to talk about #astrocytes of course! #ASBMB

Lan Huang's research centers on developing novel mass spectrometry-based proteomic strategies to study macromolecular protein complexes. On Nov. 5, she will lead a webinar on advancements in MS-cleavable XL-MS technologies. ☑️Free registration: www.asbmb.org/meetin.... #TeamMassSpec

Showcase your science! ASBMB is seeking original images from members for upcoming ASBMB Today covers. Submit your image with a 2–3 sentence description of your work to [email protected]. ➡️Explore themes for upcoming issues: www.asbmb.org/asbmb-....

Are you passionate about bridging the gap between molecular life sciences and the public? ASBMB invites applications for its Science Outreach & Communication Grant to increase public understanding of biochemistry & molecular biology. 🗓️Apply by Oct. 31: www.asbmb.org/scienc....

👁️ AI is helping clinicians detect diabetic retinopathy earlier & expand access through tele-ophthalmology. “You can detect diseases at a much earlier stage.” —Sina Farsiu, @DukeU Learn more: www.asbmb.org/asbmb-.... Join the #AI Deep Dive at #ASBMB26: www.asbmb.org/journa...#AI

Have an idea for an outreach project? ASBMB is accepting applications for its Science Outreach and Communication grant. Get up to $1,000 to spark public interest in biochemistry & molecular biology. Apply by Oct 31 ➡️www.asbmb.org/scienc.... #SciComm

Editors' Picks| Neurodevelopmental disorder mutations in the exchange factor DENN/MADD disrupt activation of Rab GTPases Learn more: www.jbc.org/article/... #jbiolchem

ASBMB understands that many individuals may face administrative delays due to the federal government shutdown. To ensure everyone can participate in #ASBMB26, ASBMB is offering a deferred payment option for abstract submissions. ➡️ Access the deferred payment code: www.asbmb.org/annual-meeti....

The Career & Education Fair at the ASBMB Annual Meeting offers institutions, companies and organizations the opportunity to connect directly with emerging scientists who are actively exploring their next steps. ➡️Reserve your space: www.asbmb.org/annual.... 📅Early bird deadline: Dec. 1 #ASBMB26

Delve into the latest research on how aging influences metabolism, gene expression and molecular pathways at the 2026 ASBMB Annual Meeting. www.asbmb.org/annual... Submit your abstract by Nov. 17 to contribute your own findings at the meeting. #MakeItPossibble #AgingResearch #FutureOfScience

Your membership enables ASBMB to advocate for sound science policy and funding, provide professional development and publishing opportunities and connect and unite scientists across disciplines. ➡️Renew your ASBMB membership for 2026: www.asbmb.org/member....

Explore cutting-edge automation and AI in biochemistry at the 2026 ASBMB Annual Meeting — then share your breakthroughs. Abstracts due Nov. 17. ➡️Learn more: www.asbmb.org/annual.... #AI #Biochemistry

ASBMB thrives thanks to member volunteers. Nominate a colleague—or yourself—for an elected position by Nov. 5 and help shape the future of molecular life science! ➡️ Learn more: asbmb.secure-platfor....

#ASBMB26 keynote Wesley Sundquist’s research helped pave the way for Lenacapavir, a twice-yearly injectable therapy to prevent HIV infection. Join him and other innovators driving molecular life science forward. Abstracts due Nov. 17: www.asbmb.org/annual...#ASBMB26 #MakeItPossible

October was a banner month for biochemistry and molecular biology. Researchers earned major honors — including MacArthur Fellowships, a #Nobel and the Kimberly Prize —highlighting discoveries shaping medicine & life at the molecular level.

Are you experiencing administrative delays due to the ongoing federal government shutdown? ASBMB is offering a deferred payment option for #ASBMB26 abstract submissions. Submit your abstract now & complete payment once normal operations resume. ➡️Details: www.asbmb.org/annual...#ASBMB26

AI is revolutionizing molecular life sciences — and the Nobel Prize recognized it. Dive into ASBMB’s free Automation & #AI in the Lab collection and catch the Deep Dive on AI at #ASBMB26. 💡 www.asbmb.org/annual-meeti... 📘 Free download via @asbmbjournals.bsky.social: www.asbmb.org/journals/min...

Hi Everyone for the @asbmb.bsky.social 2026 annual meeting there is now a deferred payment option for federal employees and scientists impacted by the government shutdown. Information below and further details at the link. www.asbmb.org/annual-meeti...

See the architecture of life at the molecular level! MS-cleavable XL-MS maps native protein complexes & their contacts, revealing cellular organization — all without genetic manipulation. 📅 Nov. 5 | Free webinar with Lan Huang (#UCIrvine) www.asbmb.org/meetings-eve.... #TeamMassSpec

For ASBMB 2026, each meeting day will have a "theme" organized by session chairs. "Is anyone there?" covers biological communication and interactions across the molecular, cellular, and organismal scales. Eric Betzig will be the keynote and sessions will be lead by Phil Cole and Graham Johnson.

It’s #WorldCRISPRday! To celebrate, revisit this #JBiolChem review: www.jbc.org/article/S002.... Tina Liu and @jenniferdoudna.bsky.social explore how Class 1 CRISPR-Cas systems are expanding possibilities for DNA/RNA editing, gene expression control and nucleic acid detection.

For ASBMB 2026, each meeting day will have a "theme" organized by session chairs. This theme "Racing the clock: Molecular Mechanisms of Aging" will feature Meng Wang as the keynote and is co-organized by Dan Jarosz @jaroszlab.bsky.social (?) and Roz Anderson.

For ASBMB 2026, each meeting day will have a "theme" organized by session chairs. This theme "I, Biochemist: Automation and AI in the Lab" will feature @kortemmelab.bsky.social as the keynote and is co-organized by @pollyfordyce.bsky.social and Hua Su of Merck.

How do you teach #AI to read #DNA? 🧬 Investigator @juliazeitlinger.bsky.social is featured by @asbmb.bsky.social for her pioneering work using AI to decode the genome’s hidden grammar. 📖 Read more: bit.ly/4os5H8E

Nominations for elected volunteer positions at ASBMB with terms beginning July 1, 2026 are open. ➡️Nominate a deserving colleague by Nov. 5: ow.ly/BTbE50XcRhy. Open positions: • Councilor (multiple vacancies). • Treasurer-elect. • Nominating Committee member.