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A proposal for a newly defined category of hub proteins, the LMB-hubs, and a concise method of classification.
“Dopamine is commonly referred to as the ‘feel-good chemical,’ due to a pathway called the mesolimbic dopamine system—the most important reward pathway in the brain,” said Dr. Kevin Ahern, Professor of Biochemistry and Biophysics at OSU
In this work, we examine the molecular role LC8 plays in viral lethality. We show that RavP and LC8 colocalize in rabies infected cells, and that LC8 interactions are essential for efficient viral polymerase functionality.
Biochemist Adrian Gombart and collaborators have led the development of a new model for studying vitamin D’s role in infection prevention.
Compounds from hops may combat metabolic syndrome by changing the gut microbiome and altering the metabolism of acids produced in the liver, new research by Adrian Gombart, professor of biochemistry and biophysics, suggests.
The College of Science welcomes Elisar Barbar as the new Head of the Department of Biochemistry and Biophysics effective January 1, 2020.
Outstanding BB doctoral student Patrick Morar, pictured here with Chris and Kate Mathews, has been awarded this year’s Christopher and Catherine Mathews Graduate Fellowship. Patrick is carrying out her doctoral research with David Hendrix's lab.
Dr. Kevin Ahern and Dr. Indira Rajagopal, both Retired on December 31st, 2018 from the Biochemistry and Biophysics Department in the College of Science. They are retiring after 29 and 30 years, respectively, of service to Oregon State University.
An unusual feat: Biochemistry grad student receives MacVicar Animal Health Scholar Award
2018 Genetic Code Expansion Conference draws scientists from around the world