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Biochemical Society @biochemsoc.bsky.social · 15h

For over 60 years, we have been honoured to present the Centenary Award to a bioscientist of distinction. With nominations open until 2 November 2026, consider the impact and commitment of the leaders in your field, and put them forward for this prestigious accolade: ow.ly/KNoi50ZSwKt

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Carlos Guardia @charlyguardia.bsky.social · 01/10/2026

👋 Click the link below and check the new issue of the #PlacentalCellBio report by @biomednews.bsky.social #Cuproptosis #EVs #Preeclampsia biomed.news/bims-placeb/... Subscribe to receive weekly issues of this report by going to biomed.news/bims-placeb!

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Biomed News @biomednews.bsky.social · 29/09/2026

Here are the latest issues of our #biomedical research literature reports on topics including #cancer #diabetes #ECM #brain #muscle #mitochondria

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Eric Chevet @ericchevet.bsky.social · 27/09/2026

Good morning! This week's selection of articles and #preprints on #proteostasis thanks to @biomednews.bsky.social -- biomed.news/bims-proteo/... Highlight: Protein entanglement misfolding in proteasomal degradation or near-native misfolded states persistence www.nature.com/articles/s41...

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asofiahcosta.bsky.social @asofiahcosta.bsky.social · 27/09/2026

This week's issue of bims-metlip is here biomed.news/bims-metlip/.... It covers a wide array of computational and analytical methods for small molecule and lipid analysis. A collaboration with @biomednews.bsky.social. Enjoy!

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Catalina Vasilescu, PhD @cvasilescu.bsky.social · 27/09/2026

Happy Sunday with a new edition of Mitochondria in Health and Disease! Full edition online: biomed.news/bims-mitdis/... See below for highlights 👇 @biomednews.bsky.social @gavinmcstay.bsky.social @mitoscientist.bsky.social @mitoscientists.bsky.social @mito-news.bsky.social @mitoworld.bsky.social

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Lorraine Reese @lorraine-reese.bsky.social · 25/09/2026

Synthetic Biology UK 2026, 2-3 Nov, Southampton UK. Sessions will cover protein and enzyme design, genome-scale rewriting, next-generation nucleic acid technologies and the engineering of genetic circuits and cellular control systems. Still time to register! #synbio 🧪 bit.ly/Synthetic_Biology_2026

Biochemical Society Scientific Meeting: Synthetic Biology UK. Hampshire, UK, 2-3 November 2026. Includes image of delegates during a poster session at a previous Synthetic Biology meeting, and Biochemical Society and event logos

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Biochemical Society @biochemsoc.bsky.social · 25/09/2026

This World Alzheimer’s Month explore our related reading on chemical probes, mTOR signalling, the gut microbiome, and neuron–glia interactions—highlighting research that is advancing our understanding of Alzheimer’s disease.

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Biochemical Society @biochemsoc.bsky.social · 24/09/2026

Early-career researchers working with recombinant proteins: this one’s for you. Join us 24–25 November to master construct design, expression, purification and characterisation, with hands-on learning and expert feedback. Register now! ow.ly/TWwx50ZPEBF

Instructor presenting to a group in a lab setting during the Engineering Recombinant Proteins 2026 training in Reading, UK.

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Biochemical Society @biochemsoc.bsky.social · 24/09/2026

What’s next in transcription and chromatin biology? Find out in York, 18–20 November, as researchers come together to share the latest breakthroughs in epigenetics, genome organisation and transcriptional regulation. Book your place. www.eventsforce.net/biochemsoc/286/…

Attendees engaging in conversation at the Transcription and Chromatin UK 2026 scientific meeting in York.

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Biomed News @biomednews.bsky.social · 22/09/2026

Here are our top reports this week. See the latest research on #diabetes #mitochondria #ECM #muscle #heart You can sign up to receive weekly updates on these topics and many others by going to biomed.news/reports. Comment below to tell us which topic you would like to see

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Carlos Guardia @charlyguardia.bsky.social · 21/09/2026

👋 New week, new issue of the #PlacentalCellBio report by @biomednews.bsky.social biomed.news/bims-placeb/... Subscribe to receive weekly issues of this report by going to biomed.news/bims-placeb!

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Biochemical Society @biochemsoc.bsky.social · 21/09/2026

Next week: Key Aspects of Modern Drug Discovery 2026. Hear from industry and academia experts and explore target validation, hit-to-lead, lead optimisation and preclinical development. Don’t miss it! ow.ly/YM8U50ZOLij

Group of attendees engaging in discussion at the Key Aspects of Modern Drug Discovery 2026 training in Cambridge, UK.

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www.MitoWorld.org @mitoworld.bsky.social · 21/09/2026

Happy #Mitochondria Monday ;) Kick off your week with Christian Frezza's @biomednews.bsky.social curation on #mitochondriametabolism #mitocancer and #ferroptosis advances: biomed.news/bims-camemi/... #mitoscientists #aging

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www.MitoWorld.org @mitoworld.bsky.social · 21/09/2026

#Mitoscientists check out all things #mitochondria in health and disease in this week's highlights from @cvasilescu.bsky.social @biomednews.bsky.social - including #mtDNA diagnostics, targeted therapies for #mitochondrialdisease and more! #neurologicaldisease #mitoneuro #mitocardio #mitometabolism

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Catalina Vasilescu, PhD @cvasilescu.bsky.social · 20/09/2026

Celebrating Mitochondrial Disease Awareness Week with a new format for our @biomednews.bsky.social selection of papers on #Mitochondria in #Health and #Disease! 💚 biomed.news/bims-mitdis/... @gavinmcstay.bsky.social @mitoscientist.bsky.social @mitoscientists.bsky.social @mitoworld.bsky.social

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Biochemical Society @biochemsoc.bsky.social · 19/09/2026

Discover how advances in bionanotechnology are transforming the design, control and delivery of biomolecules. Explore emerging platforms engineered for molecular recruitment and delivery. Hosted by Unano and Centre for Programmable Biological Matter ow.ly/8mYn50ZP1Pa

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Korolchuk Lab @korolchuklab.bsky.social · 20/09/2026

#Autophagy and #mTOR papers from the past two weeks, have a look, there’s some really cool stuff! biomed.news/bims-auttor/... biomed.news/bims-auttor/...

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Eric Chevet @ericchevet.bsky.social · 20/09/2026

Good morning! This week's selection of articles on #proteostasis thanks to @biomednews.bsky.social -- biomed.news/bims-proteo/... Highlight: Encoded and non-genetic protein variants expand human functional proteome www.nature.com/articles/s41...

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School of Pharmacy & Biomolecular Sciences at LJMU @ljmupbs.bsky.social · 17/09/2026

Yesterday we welcomed Dr Suman Basak from Dyson Technology for our first school seminar of the year. It was very interesting to hear about nanomaterials to tackle ROS in disease

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Biochemical Society @biochemsoc.bsky.social · 17/09/2026

Our International Award recognises outstanding and independent research that illustrates the importance of the molecular biosciences in the advancement of life sciences research. Open to mid-career scientists of all nationalities, Nominate today: ow.ly/JEWY50ZLYJe

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www.MitoWorld.org @mitoworld.bsky.social · 16/09/2026

This week's highlights from @cvasilescu.bsky.social @biomednews.bsky.social include: 💥 #Mitochondria in #Neurobiology: Cellular Vulnerability to Therapeutic Opportunity 💥ND6 Restores #Vision in #MitochondrialDisease 💥Mitochondrial #Proteostasis Links #Diabetes & #Sarcopenia #UMDF #mitoscientists

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EACR - European Association for Cancer Research @helloeacr.bsky.social · 16/09/2026

Building a successful research career takes more than great science! Our upcoming Career Masterclass for Early-Career Researchers on 17-18 November 2026 brings together expert speakers and practical career insights. Registration by 26 October 2026 Learn more: eacr.org/conference/c...

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Lorraine Reese @lorraine-reese.bsky.social · 16/09/2026

Last chance to submit your abstract for Redox – The Good, The Bad and The Unexpected. The abstract submission and early booking deadline is TODAY! Don't miss the opportunity to join these outstanding speakers and share your work.

Scientific Programme Coordinators:
- Helena Cochemé, MRC Laboratory of Medical Sciences, UK
- Phil Eaton, William Harvey Research Institute, Queen Mary University of London, UK
- Andy Finch, Barts Cancer Institute, Queen Mary University of London, UK
- James Nathan, University of Cambridge, UK

Invited Speakers:
- Rebecca Charles, Queen Mary University of London, UK
- Ester Hammond, University of Oxford, UK
- Guy Hanke, Queen Mary University of London, UK
- Paraskevi Kritsiligkou, University of Liverpool, UK
- Hiran Prag, University of Manchester, UK
- Hayley Sharpe, The Babraham Institute, UK
- Daniel Tennant, University of Birmingham, UK
- David Thomas, University of Cambridge, UK

Biochemical Society Award Lectures:
- Daniel Carneiro-Moreira, University of Brasilia, Brazil - The 2025 Biochemical Society Inspiration and Resilience Award
- Eduardo Fuentes Lemus, Pontifical Catholic University of Chile, Chile – The 2026 Biochemical Society ECR Award
- Bill Rutherford, Imperial College London, UK – The 2026 Keilin Memorial Lecture Award

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Helena Cocheme @cochemelab.bsky.social · 15/09/2026

📍 Looking forward to this #Redox #BiochemicalSociety Meeting! 💬 Submit your abstract by 16th Sept (23:59 UK-time) for the opportunity to be considered for an elevated talk! 🌍 Cambridge, UK 🗓️ 16-18 Nov 2026 ⏳ Earlybird deadline: 16 Sept 2026 🌐 bit.ly/Redox-26 #BiochemEvent @biochemsoc.bsky.social

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Gavin McStay @gavinmcstay.bsky.social · 15/09/2026

Back in the office for the first time in a while - looking ahead for the new academic year

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Jose Jimenez @jjimenez.bsky.social · 15/09/2026

We are recruiting!! We are looking for an expert in the metabolic engineering of non model microorganisms to join our team working on plastic waste upcycling. For details please check the link below. www.imperial.ac.uk/jobs/search-...

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Lorraine Reese @lorraine-reese.bsky.social · 15/09/2026

Don't forget to submit your abstract or register at the discounted early booking price - both deadlines end Friday!

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Biochemical Society @biochemsoc.bsky.social · 15/09/2026

The Biochemical Society organises an extensive range of events, conferences, training and webinars. Take a look at our EDI in Society events statement by clicking the link in our bio

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asofiahcosta.bsky.social @asofiahcosta.bsky.social · 13/09/2026

The latest issue of bims-metlip is here biomed.news/bims-metlip/.... Brought to you in collaboration with @biomednews.bsky.social. Enjoy!

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Eric Chevet @ericchevet.bsky.social · 06/09/2026

Good morning! This week's selection of articles on #proteostasis thanks to @biomednews.bsky.social -- biomed.news/bims-proteo/... Highlight: ArticleOnline nowSeptember 01, 2026 Ratiometric transcriptional activation by protein degradation www.cell.com/cell/abstrac...

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www.MitoWorld.org @mitoworld.bsky.social · 08/09/2026

Another iconic #mitochondria illustration from Christian Frezza to accompany his @biomednews.bsky.social curation! Dig in to this week's publication highlights on #mtDNA #mitometabolism #mitoimmune interactions & #mitocardio research biomed.news/bims-camemi/... #mitoscientists #mitochondrialdisease

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FEBS Letters @febsletters.bsky.social · 15/09/2026

📣 Shoutout to Nikol Gelman (Technion), winner of a FEBS Letters Poster Prize at the EMBO Workshop: Autophagy: Foundations, Functions and Physiology. Poster Title: Phase Separation of ER-Phagy Receptors as a Signal-Integrating Mechanism in Cellular Quality Control and Disease @events.embl.org

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Carlos Guardia @charlyguardia.bsky.social · 14/09/2026

👋 New issue of the #PlacentalCellBio report by @biomednews.bsky.social biomed.news/bims-placeb/... Subscribe to receive weekly issues of this report by going to biomed.news/bims-placeb!

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British Society for Cell Biology @bscb-official.bsky.social · 14/09/2026

We are seeking new BSCB committee members in the following roles: - Science advocacy officer - Web & social media officer - PhD representative More info here: bscb.org/apply-to-joi... Apply by 16th October!

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We encourage BSCB members to apply for one of the following positions on the BSCB committee:- Shadow Web and Social Media Officer Shadow Science Advocacy Officer Shadow PhD Representative The posit...

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www.MitoWorld.org @mitoworld.bsky.social · 14/09/2026

A tsunami of #mitochondria #mitoimmune #mitometabolism insights this week from Christian Frezza's @biomednews.bsky.social curation-- check it out! biomed.news/bims-camemi/... #mitoscientists

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RyanLab_TCD @ryanlab.bsky.social · 14/09/2026

📢 Last weeks #immunometabolism discoveries Biomed News mitoworld.org ⬇️⬇️⬇️ biomed.news/bims-imicid/... Interesting finding: Glutamine-dependent biosynthetic pathways fuel autoreactive T and B cells in Foxp3 deficiency–mediated disease

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Biochemical Society @biochemsoc.bsky.social · 14/09/2026

Redox biology: the good, the bad and the unexpected. Join us in Cambridge, 16–18 November, for the latest research, fresh ideas and ECR-led science. Save £50 and submit your abstract by 16 September. ow.ly/uwYq50ZN2Xv 🧪

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Eric Chevet @ericchevet.bsky.social · 13/09/2026

Good morning! This week's selection of articles on #proteostasis thanks to @biomednews.bsky.social -- biomed.news/bims-proteo/... Highlight: Ribosome stalling position, spacing, and A-site occupancy impact translation and cotranslational mRNA decay in plants www.pnas.org/doi/10.1073/...

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Biochemical Society @biochemsoc.bsky.social · 10/09/2026

Are you struggling to make your personal statement stand out? Get noticed by your university of choice using the tips and tricks provided on our personal statement advice page! ow.ly/Q0nw50ZKHW5

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Lorraine Reese @lorraine-reese.bsky.social · 10/09/2026

Transcription and Chromatin UK brings together the rich transcription and epigenetics community in the UK and leading experts from abroad. Most talks will be selected from abstracts and interspersed with invited speaker presentations, submit your abstract before 18 Sept! 🧪 bit.ly/4eWyTmc

Biochemical Society Scientific Meeting: Transcription and Chromatin UK 2026. York, UK, 18-20 November 2026. Earlybird deadline 18 September 2026, abstract submission open. Includes image of happy delegates at a networking reception and Biochemical Society and event logos.

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Biochemical Society @biochemsoc.bsky.social · 10/09/2026

Key Aspects of Modern Drug Discovery 2026: Explore the pre-clinical drug discovery process, from target identification and hit-to-lead through lead optimisation, development and toxicology. Learn from industry and academic experts. ow.ly/swiA50ZKI34

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Lorraine Reese @lorraine-reese.bsky.social · 10/09/2026

Join researchers from around the world exploring the latest advances in necroptosis, apoptosis, ferroptosis and pyroptosis - submit your work for inclusion in our Cell Death Online Symposium by 23 October: ow.ly/T1Si50ZynV4 🧪

Biochemical Society Online Event: Cell Death Online Symposium 2026. 23 November 2026. Register online, abstract deadline 23 October 2026. Includes Biochemical Society and event logos

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