Welcome

The Biochemical Society promotes the advancement of the molecular biosciences, representing the interests of all those working in the sector.

NEWS: Free CV clinic for young researchers at the University of York, 24 March 2010. An interactive workshop with tips on producing a dynamic and successful CV.

Conferences

Biochemical Society conferences are open to any member of the scientific community. Biochemical Society members benefit from reduced registration fees.

NEWS: the 2010 Keilin Memorial Lecture will be given on Friday 26 March

Membership

Membership is open to people across the globe with an interest in molecular bioscience.

You can join at any time in the year and from anywhere in the world.

Education

We support a diverse range of events and resources: from school science websites, outreach events and support, teachers' workshops and grants, to careers information and young researchers' symposia. More ...

NEWS: Young Life Scientists' events announced

Cyanobacteria divide like clockwork

19 March 2010

A team of researchers at MIT and the University of California at San Diego has shown how cell division in cyanobacteria (blue-green algae) is controlled by the same kind of circadian rhythms that govern human sleep patterns. More...

Preserving proteins as glass

18 March 2010

Duke University researchers have devised a method to dry and preserve proteins in a vitrified form that seems to retain the molecules’ properties. More...