The American Society for Cell Biology
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Featured Articles
MBoC Perspectives & Reviews—A growing problem: The many unsolved mysteries of cell growth
MBoC Perspective blog posts are a series of articles that explore forward-looking ideas, emerging trends, and provocative questions shaping the future of cell biology. Molecular Biology of the Cell (MBoC) is ASCB’s office scientific journal. Author: Douglas R. KelloggMonitoring Editor: Keith KozminskiAbstract Growth is the essential vital process that drives life forward and always occurs within…
The Power of Representation and Role Models for LGBTQ+ Scientists
This is a repost of a previous blog post. This is the fifth in a series of blog posts to be released this quarter by the ASCB LGBTQ+ committee under the theme of "Building a Welcoming Community for LGBTQ+ Scientists." _____________ I remember the moment I recognized my queerness for what it was, when I…
Explore the Latest in Quantitative Cell Biology with MBoC
Molecular Biology of the Cell (MBoC), ASCB’s flagship journal, continues to lead the way in advancing the field of Quantitative Cell Biology—a rapidly growing area that combines experimental, computational, and theoretical approaches to better understand the complex inner workings of cells. Since the launch of this focus area, MBoC has published more than 200 groundbreaking articles…
A Visit That Restored Our Faith in Science Advocacy
Uncertainty around support for science has spawned fear, overwhelm and paralysis in many of us as to how to advocate for research. When Mary Munson suggested in an email to ASCB membership to invite our congress people to our lab, it felt like just the right kind of action for these times. When I announced…
Coming (Out) to America
This is a repost of a previous blog post. This is the fifth in a series of blog posts to be released this quarter by the ASCB LGBTQ+ committee under the theme of "Building a Welcoming Community for LGBTQ+ Scientists." _____________ In the last few years, there has been a wonderful push in the life…
ASCB Honors Francis Collins with 2025 Public Service Award
ASCB’s Public Policy Committee is proud to announce that Dr. Francis Collins has been selected as the recipient of the 2025 ASCB Public Service Award. The committee recognized Dr. Collins for his "strong defense of science in this perilous moment facing the American biomedical research community." A brief version of the award presentation will be…
Journals
Molecular Biology of the Cell (MBoC)
Molecular Biology of the Cell ( MBoC ) is a premier journal for research in all areas of cell biology, from biophysics to genetics to neuroscience. Its 14 online issues per year include Special Issues in the important areas of Quantitative Cell Biology, and Forces on and within Cells. Readers and authors alike benefit from the journal’s review process, which offers authors constructive feedback by working scientists.
CBE—Life Sciences Education (LSE)
CBE—Life Sciences Education (LSE) is a peer-reviewed journal of life science education research and evidence-based practice published by the ASCB in editorial partnership with the Genetics Society of America and partially funded by Howard Hughes Medical Institute. Online and completely free, LSE emphasizes teaching innovations and evidence of their effectiveness and is designed for educators at all levels and across all life science disciplines.
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