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22/07/2025

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Since 1911, we have supported the molecular bioscience community, promoting the sharing of knowledge and enhancing career development. Discover more about the Society: https://linktr.ee/biochemicalsociety

30/06/2025

Working in cancer biology? Then explore our latest review in our Biochemical Journal from Sharma et al which delves into the molecular basis and therapeutic implications of binary YAPOn/YAPOff cancer classes.

https://ow.ly/Bq9h50WieoL

26/06/2025

Our Bioscience Reports themed collection is open for research and review article submissions!

Submit to Modern technologies in protein production, biophysical and structural analysis which aims to bring together transformational advances in recombinant protein technology including novel computational and laboratory approaches.

https://ow.ly/o0cS50WfZo6

25/06/2025

Read this event report from the Biochemical Society sponsored Hidden Cell, Dark Genome Conference 2025 and hear how it went from the programme coordinators!

Click here for The Biochemist: https://ow.ly/q2GR50WcpA3

24/06/2025

Are you currently researching new developments in glycobiology?

Submit your work to our new special Biochemical Journal collection on Glycobiology, guest edited by Natasha Zachara.

We welcome original research papers, review articles and opinion pieces.

https://ow.ly/9KLK50Wcpr6

23/06/2025

The Biochemical Society’s Alternative Nucleic Acid Topology (AlterNAT) event is coming up in less than 3 weeks’ time. Have you registered yet? Prepare for this event by discovering our related reading on the topic from across our journals:

Register today on their website: https://www.eventsforce.net/biochemsoc/frontend/reg/thome.csp?pageID=120740&eventID=226

Discover related reading on the topic from across our journals:

Expanding the genetic code: a non-natural amino acid story: https://doi.org/10.1042/bio_2023_102

Nucleic acid joining enzymes: biological functions and synthetic applications beyond DNA: https://doi.org/10.1042/BCJ20240136

Adding a twist to the loops: the role of DNA superhelicity in the organization of chromosomes by SMC protein complexes: https://doi.org/10.1042/BST20240650

19/06/2025

Check out this research article from the Biochemical Journal, where Mazzone et al. present a crystal structure of the T. gondii DXR enzyme, complexed with an inhibitor and NADPH, and investigate analogues that can also act as DXR inhibitors.

https://doi.org/10.1042/BCJ20240110

18/06/2025

Essays in Biochemistry publishes themed issues looking at interesting, timely and relevant subjects from across the molecular biosciences.

Interested in leading a themed issue? Then fill out our proposal form here: https://ow.ly/sG1m50WbwyZ

16/06/2025

The link between cardiovascular disease and Type 2 diabetes is discussed in this Clinical Science review: https://ow.ly/bcKI50W9VKb

13/06/2025

Can polydatin treat diabetes and its complications?

Find out in this review from Clinical Science:
https://ow.ly/nGck50W7Qkl

12/06/2025

Are you registered for the Biochemical Society’s 30th Translation UK meeting? In less than 3 weeks’ time, our ever-popular conference is taking place at the incredible University of Edinburgh.

Prepare for this event by discovering our related reading on the topic from across our journals:

Register today on their website: https://ow.ly/xYRK50W7P63

Ribosomal RNA expansion segments and their role in ribosome biology: https://ow.ly/PJ1F50W7P65

The molecular mechanisms underpinning maternal mRNA dormancy: https://ow.ly/ShgX50W7P61

Expanding the tagging toolbox for visualizing translation live: https://ow.ly/LPG250W7P64

RNA-binding protein HuR regulates the transition of septic AKI to CKD by modulating CD147: https://ow.ly/fy6W50W7P5X

Differential regulation of ATP hydrolysis of RIG-I-like receptors by transactivation response RNA-binding protein: https://ow.ly/ZioP50W7P5V

10/06/2025

For educators in Higher Education, this beginner's guide from the co-founders of the RSB Bioscience Educator Network explains how you can best evidence your teaching practices.

Read this article from The Biochemist: https://ow.ly/5ptU50W6TzZ