UAB - School of Medicine - Biochemistry and Molecular Genetics

Finding a key to unlock blocked differentiation in microRNA-deficient embryonic stem cells

Such basic research supports the goal of using stem cells in therapy, where an important hurdle is efficient differentiation.

Key factor identified in gene silencing

Understanding the mechanisms that turn sets of genes on or off is a fundamental quest in biology, and one that has clinical importance in diseases[…]

Bedwell named chair of Biochemistry and Molecular Genetics

David M. Bedwell, Ph.D., has been named the chair of the Department of Biochemistry and Molecular Genetics. He has been leading the department as its[…]

One-step protein purification achieves high yields, purity and activity

This novel method improves purification of complex proteins by 10- to 500-fold, and it may aid both research and large-scale industrial production.

A “Rosetta Stone” protein offers new mechanism of allostery

Allostery, a fundamental means of regulating enzymes, is crucial for living cells.

Jia Cui wins graduate travel award from the American Society for Biochemistry and Molecular Biology

The award recognizes a significant paper by Cui in Cell Death and Differentiation.

Five faculty named the 2017 Pittman Scholars

Five faculty members in the School of Medicine have been named the 2016 class of James A. Pittman Jr., M.D., Scholars, a program organized to recognize the[…]

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Finding a key to unlock blocked differentiation in microRNA-deficient embryonic stem cells

Key factor identified in gene silencing

Bedwell named chair of Biochemistry and Molecular Genetics

One-step protein purification achieves high yields, purity and activity

A “Rosetta Stone” protein offers new mechanism of allostery

Jia Cui wins graduate travel award from the American Society for Biochemistry and Molecular Biology

Five faculty named the 2017 Pittman Scholars

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