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.

Public Affairs

The Biochemical Society engages with science policy through consultations, position statements, events, and addressing key issues such as those facing women in science.

NEWS: Policy Lunchbox reports now available

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.

Obesity is a protection against metabolic syndrome, not its cause

10 March 2010

The collection of symptoms that is the metabolic syndrome—insulin resistance, high cholesterol, fatty liver, and a greater risk for diabetes, heart disease, and stroke—are all related to obesity, but probably not in the way you think they are. More...

Invest in science or risk relegation from the economic premier league, says Royal Society

09 March 2010

The UK will face decades of slow economic decline unless it invests heavily in research - one of the country’s few genuine areas of economic competitive advantage, according to a report by the Royal Society. More...