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Biochemical Society
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Biochemical Society
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We help to share scientific expertise and research, supporting the molecular biosciences community. Follow our publisher @PPPublishing for the latest articles.
- Scientist Maud Menten was born #OnThisDay in 1879. She co-devised the Michaelis-Menten equation, one of the fundamental models in enzyme kinetics
- #OnThisDay 1859: "On the Origin of Species" published by Charles Darwin. It's considered to be the foundation of evolutionary biology.
- Rosalind Franklin, chemist & X-ray crystallographer, who led research on molecular structures of viruses was born #onthisday in 1920
- We were delighted to sponsor the official unveiling ceremony of the Henrietta Lacks statue this afternoon. A fantastic atmosphere, with very powerful speeches and a brilliant turn out. @BristolUni
- We are pleased to announce Dr James Murphy @pseudokinase at @WEHI_Research as our 2022 recipient of the International Award. James has worked in New Zealand, Canada and Australia pursuing a mechanistic understanding of the roles of several pseudokinases biochemistry.org/2022-award-win…
GIF - The Centenary Award 2024 is presented to Professor Gideon Davies @ProfG101. Congratulations to Gideon who receives this award in recognition of his work spanning chemistry and biology with a focus on the enzymes that synthesise and degrade carbohydrates and glycans.
- Dorothy Hodgkin, the only British woman chemist to have won a @NobelPrize for science, born #onthisday 1910 ow.ly/xgmn30bF2yG
- Rosalind Franklin, chemist & X-ray crystallographer, who led research on molecular structures of viruses was born #onthisday in 1920
- #OnThisDay in 1967 American Biochemist Arthur Kornberg announced he had synthesised a strand of DNA in a test tube for the first time
- #OnThisDay 1929: Sir Alexander Fleming announced accidental discovery of penicillin, which would revolutionise front line medicine.
- Congratulations to Dr Alex Borodavka who receives The Colworth Medal in 2025! @AlexBoRNA's outstanding research incorporates an imaginative combination of state-of-the-art interdisciplinary approaches to understand the molecular virology of multi-segmented RNA viruses.
- Our beautiful new posters have arrived! Perfect for brightening up a drab lab or bleak break room. Ideal for schools, universities and bedroom walls. Get your hands on all three by emailing the education team or sending us a DM. Frames not included.
- #OnThisDay in 1952 geneticists Alfred Hershey & Martha Chase published their findings confirming DNA holds hereditary data
