The American Society for Biochemistry and Molecular Biology

Driving fundamental discoveries and supporting scientists at all stages of their careers.

The 2025 ASBMB Annual Meeting begins Saturday.
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ASBMB journals

The ASBMB's three prestigious journals offer a platform for your research with the benefit of editorial feedback, fast turnaround and open access.

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Journal of Biological Chemistry

JBC publishes high-quality science that seeks to elucidate the molecular and cellular basis of biological processes.

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Molecular & Cellular Proteomics

MCP showcases cutting-edge advances in proteomics, metabolomics and bioinformatics.

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Journal of Lipid Research

JLR is the most cited journal devoted to lipids in the world, focusing on the science of lipids in health and disease.

ASBMB Today
Targeting Toxoplasma parasites and their protein accomplices

Targeting Toxoplasma parasites and their protein accomplices

By Oluwadamilola “Dami” Oke

Researchers identify that a Toxoplasma gondii enzyme drives parasite's survival. Read more about this recent study from the Journal of Lipid Research.

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Scavenger protein receptor aids the transport of lipoproteins

Scientists elucidated how two major splice variants of scavenger receptors affect cellular localization in endothelial cells. Read more about this recent study from the Journal of Lipid Research.

Fat cells are a culprit in osteoporosis

Scientists reveal that lipid transfer from bone marrow adipocytes to osteoblasts impairs bone formation by downregulating osteogenic proteins and inducing ferroptosis. Read more about this recent study from the Journal of Lipid Research.

Survival tools for a neurodivergent brain in academia

Working in academia is hard, and being neurodivergent makes it harder. Here are a few tools that may help, from a Ph.D. student with ADHD.

Upcoming opportunities

Apply for the ASBMB Interactive Mentoring Activities for Grantsmanship Enhancement grant writing workshop by April 15.

Webinar

Biosynthesis and regulation of plant phenolic compounds

May 14, 2025 | 12:15–1 p.m. Eastern

Delve into the biosynthesis and regulation of flavonoids and phenylpropanoids in maize and other plants with Erich Grotewold, professor of plant biology at Michigan State University.

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More events
Evolution and core processes in gene expression

Evolution and core processes in gene expression

June 26–29 | Fresh perspectives from experts in different fields will provide a deeper understanding of core life processes from a gene expression, developmental and evolutionary perspective. More

O-GlcNAcylation in health and disease

O-GlcNAcylation in health and disease

July 10–13 | Join experts from around the world to discuss the O-GlcNAc cycling enzymes and the O-GlcNAc modification in modulating protein function in basic biological processes as well as in disease states. More