Yokoyama Lab Paper Published in Nature Chemical Biology
Nikkomycins and polyoxins are antifungal peptidylnucleoside antibiotics active against human and plant pathogens.
Drs. Tao Hsieh and Michael Been Describe How Tudor Domain-Containing Protein 3 (tdrd3), a Multidomain Scaffold Protein Functions as an Epigenetic Reader on Nuclear Chromatin
Tudor domain-containing protein 3 (TDRD3), a multidomain scaffold protein functions as an epigenetic reader on nuclear chromatin and binds with fragile X mental retardation protein on mRNA
The Schumacher Lab Determined Structures of Mrkh in Its Apo and c-di-GMP Bound States
The combined data set the stage for the rational development of novel antimicrobials that target biofilm formation by Klebsiella pneumonia.
Paul Modrich Receives the North Carolina Award in Science
Congratulations Paul! Nobel laureate, Paul Modrich, is picking up another prize on Thursday, Sept. 22, when he receives the North Carolina Award, the state’s highest honor. Read more
Welcome Entering Graduate Student Class of 2016!
The Department of Biochemistry is excited to introduce its outstanding graduate students of the Class of 2016.
Al-Hashimi Group Reveals How DNA Can Withstand Damage Without Breaking
A new study by the Al-Hashimi Lab could explain why DNA and not RNA is the main repository of genetic information. Read more in The Washington Post
Dr. Kate D. Meyer to Join the Biochemistry Department
Dr. Kate D. Meyer joins the Biochemistry Department in September 2016 as its newest Assistant Professor.
Reaxys PhD Prize
Isaac Kimsey of the Al-Hashimi Lab is a finalist for the Reaxys PhD Prize. Congratulations Isaac! Read more
Graduate Fellowship Awards
Three biochemistry PhD students win awards—one from the NIH, one from the NSF, and one from the American Heart Association.
Study Provides Structural Basis For Development Of New Antibiotics
Researchers have discovered the structure of a well-established target for antibiotic development, an enzyme called MraY.