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
- Bioenergy sorghum stem density increases threefold following internode elongation due to continued accumulation of lignified cell walls and complex regulation of genes involved in cell wall biosynthesis.
- Specificity and Selectivity of Raman Spectroscopy for the Detection of Dose-Dependent Heavy Metal Toxicities.
- Prion diseases: Lessons from historical outbreaks and potential emerging ones.
- Targeting plasma membrane cholesterol as a novel anticancer therapy.
Department Updates
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Annual Climate Committee hosted International Potluck
On Wednesday July 30th, the BCBP Climate Committee hosted an annual International Potluck for the department. We had such a great turn out, look at…
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Research reveals nanoflowers’ potential for supporting brain health
Novel nanomaterials may protect against neurological diseases through antioxidant abilities
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The Laboratory of Biomolecular Structure and Dynamics (LBSD) is pleased to invite you to a CryoEM Symposium on May 15, 2025, hosted in the Department of Biochemistry and Biophysics.
This event celebrates two years of CryoEM research at LBSD and will feature 10-12 scientific presentations, including invited speakers from leading universities and research institutions. Participants…
Biochemistry and Biophysics News
Light-based insect analysis sharpens forensic timelines
A Texas A&M AgriLife Research study shines fresh light — literally — on forensic death investigations. Researchers from the Texas A&M College of Agriculture and Life Sciences Department of Entomology and Department of Biochemistry and Biophysics have developed a technique that uses infrared light and machine learning to reveal the sex of blow fly larvae found on human remains. This innovative approach may help investigators estimate time of death with greater speed and accuracy.
A phone call that changed global medicine
In the fall of 1989, Gary Krishnan, Ph.D., arrived in College Station with a suitcase, a scholarship and an open-ended dream. Krishnan had left his home in India to join the newly formed Department of Biochemistry and Biophysics as a doctoral student, drawn by its growing reputation and a phone call that would shape everything that followed. Today, Krishnan is known for his pioneering osteoporosis therapy and COVID‑19 treatments, successes he attributes to his experiences on campus.
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