NEW Academic Professional Track (APT) Faculty
We are pleased to announce the creation of a new Academic Professional Track (APT) Faculty Position.
Review of applicants will begin on June 30.
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
Novel technique scans for health cues using light and skin
A handheld sensor and innovative technique developed by Texas A&M AgriLife Research scientists could one day offer a noninvasive alternative to food diaries and blood tests when monitoring diet and health. Using a light-based device, researchers demonstrated that diet, biological age, sex and select nutrient deficiencies could be detected through the skin of live animal models with up to 90% accuracy. The findings signal a breakthrough in noninvasive health monitoring.
Researchers identify promising new compound to treat tuberculosis
Scientists have developed a new compound that could offer a breakthrough in the global fight against tuberculosis, history’s deadliest infectious disease. A study recently published in Nature describes the treatment potential of the novel compound known as CMX410. The drug uniquely targets a crucial enzyme in Mycobacterium tuberculosis, the bacterium responsible for tuberculosis. The study was led by James Sacchettini, Ph.D., professor in the Department of Biochemistry and Biophysics
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