Embargoed press materials are now available for Discover BMB , the annual meeting of the American Society for Biochemistry and Molecular Biology. Top scientists and educators in the field will gather at the meeting, held March 25–28 in Seattle.
Reporters are invited to attend an exciting lineup of in-person scientific sessions in Seattle or access press materials electronically. Register now or find more information in the #DiscoverBMB newsroom .
Explore the schedule at a glance , full program , award lectures , or symposium sessions to see all the exciting research topics that will be covered at #DiscoverBMB.
Featured research findings are highlighted below:
New form of omega-3 could prevent visual decline with Alzheimer’s disease (3/27, 3:15 p.m. PDT)
By crossing into the retina, new DHA supplement achieves what previous ones could not
Researchers identify markers of PTSD in the blood (3/27, 4:30 p.m. PDT)
Findings suggest blood tests could aid posttraumatic stress disorder diagnosis, treatment and even prevention efforts
Scientists make critical progress toward preventing C. diff infections (3/26, 2 p.m. PDT)
New research could lead to drug that susceptible people take before infection starts
New insights into how cells respond to altered gravity experienced in space (3/28, 4 p.m. PDT)
For the first time, researchers show that the protein modifier SUMO helps cells adjust to microgravity stresses
Scientists see anti-aging potential in an invasive weed (3/28, 4 p.m. PDT)
Cocklebur extracts could protect skin, speed wound healing and ward off wrinkles
Phthalate alternative may harm brain development and health (3/27, 4:30 p.m. PDT)
Acetyl tributyl citrate, a leading phthalate alternative, is found to disrupt neuron-like cells
The heart benefits of walnuts likely come from the gut (3/25, 12 p.m. PDT)
Gut microbe gene expression provides new insights into how eating walnuts may lower cardiovascular risk
New insights into an old drug: Scientists discover why aspirin works so well (3/28, 4 p.m. PDT)
Understanding how aspirin reduces inflammation could lead to alternatives with fewer side effects
Global analysis of coronavirus protein research reveals how countries respond to disease (3/26, 4:30 p.m. PDT)
Coronavirus-related structure determinations provide a clear metric that could help countries redirect research efforts
Cancer cells with thicker glycocalyx barrier are better at evading immune cells (3/26, 2 p.m. PDT)
New findings could improve effectiveness of cancer immunotherapy
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About the American Society for Biochemistry and Molecular Biology (ASBMB)
The ASBMB is a nonprofit scientific and educational organization with more than 12,000 members worldwide. Founded in 1906 to advance the science of biochemistry and molecular biology, the society publishes three peer-reviewed journals, advocates for funding of basic research and education, supports science education at all levels, and promotes the diversity of individuals entering the scientific workforce. www.asbmb.org