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

NEWS: The Gender Equality in Science Grant scheme is open for applications

Rare genomic mutations found in 10 families with early-onset, familial Alzheimer’s disease
18 June 2013

Mutations in only three genes – the amyloid precursor protein and presenilins 1 and 2 – have been established as causative for inherited, early-onset Alzheimer’s, accounting for about half of such cases.

‘Chase and run’ cell movement mechanism explains process of metastasis
17 June 2013

A mechanism that cells use to group together and move around the body – called ‘chase and run’ - has been described for the first time by scientists at UCL.

Biochemical Society conferences are open to any member of the scientific community. Biochemical Society members benefit from reduced registration fees. NEWS: Regulation of Fertilisation and Early Seed Development - Abstract Deadline is 10 July 2013.

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