Department of
Biochemistry and Biophysics
9+ Research Areas
Our department is at the forefront of cutting-edge research, delving into the intricate molecular mechanisms that underpin life itself. Our scientists explore diverse scientific problems across the fields of biochemistry, biophysics, genetics, molecular biology, and genomics.
38+ Research-Active Faculty
Our research-active faculty engage in investigating practical applications to address real-world issues, simultaneously striving to push the boundaries of interdisciplinary paradigms and mentor the next generation of biochemical and biophysical scientists.
600+ Enrolled Students
Our undergraduate and graduate students learn both in the classroom and through hands-on research experiences, developing unique skillsets required for success in academia, professional school, or a career in scientific industry.
Recent Publications
- Parallel degradome-seq and DMS-MaPseq substantially revise the miRNA biogenesis atlas in Arabidopsis.
- Elucidating the mechanisms of -Synuclein-lipid interactions using site-directed mutagenesis.
- Proton-Coupled Electron Transfer upon Oxidation of Tyrosine in a De Novo Protein: Analysis of Proton Acceptor Candidates.
- Tubulin-binding region alters tau-lipid interactions and changes toxicity of tau fibrils formed in the presence of phosphatidylserine lipids.
Department Updates
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Congratulations to Dr. Juan Dong on the high honor of being named the Sadie Hatfield Endowed Professor.
Dr. Juan Dong is a distinguished scientist specializing in molecular genetics, cell signaling, cell biology, and plant development. She has received the high honor of…
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Congratulations Dr. Vishal Gohil on being named 2024 Chancellor EDGES Fellow.
The Fellowship was create to honor and recognize Texas A&M faculty for significant accomplishment in their discipline and gaining recognition both nationally and internationally for…
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Congratulations Britt Faulk
Britt Faulk (Biochemistry and Biophysics Department Dr. Polymenis’ Lab on receiving a fellowship through the Hagler Institute for Advanced Study at Texas A&M University. A…
Biochemistry and Biophysics News
Key biofuel-producing microalga believed to be a single species is actually three
When a global pandemic forced previous graduate student Devon Boland, Ph.D., out of the lab and onto the computer, he found a world of difference hidden in the long-studied species of Botryoccocus braunii — and discovered that it isn’t one species at all, but three. Botryococcus braunii was first discovered in the mid-1800s. Technically a plant, it undergoes photosynthesis and, most interestingly to researchers, produces high amounts of hydrocarbons that can be used as a renewable source of fuel.
Dong named Sadie Hatfield Endowed Professor in Agriculture
Juan Dong, Ph.D., was recently named the Sadie Hatfield Endowed Professor in Agriculture. She joined the Texas A&M College of Agriculture and Life Sciences Department of Biochemistry and Biophysics in March this year. With this endowed professorship, Dong will have access to additional resources to help further her research in molecular genetics, cell signaling and plant development. The five-year appointment was approved in July.
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