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Copper acquisition in Bacillus subtilis involves Cu(II) exchange between YcnI and YcnJ

The transition metal copper is biologically essential across all three domains of life. Several copper-dependent proteins and enzymes produced by the Gram-positive bacterium Bacillus subtilis have bee...

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I serve on this SS. It is my most important act of service to my community. We have a fantastic SRO and everyone tries their best to do best by the science. My NHLBI R01 was reviewed here. I am so sad about this.

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🚨 Chemical Biology & Probes study section (formerly SBCB, one of two NIH panels that reviews chemistry #chemsky 🧪) was abruptly POSTPONED w/no specific plans for rescheduling, less than 24h before start. If this affects you call your reps & senators, talk to local news, make your voice heard 📢 👩‍🔬

A small positive post in the midst of these uncertain times... The Molecular Biology & Biochemistry department at Wesleyan is hiring a visiting professor for a Sept start date. Come join us and/or share with prospective applicants! wesleyan.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/careers/job/...

Wrapped up our first semester at Wesleyan with a lab holiday party (and discovered everyone’s artistic talents with science-themed cookie decorating)!

Ok, I figured out how to create a Metallobiologists starter pack. I'll keep adding to the list as I find more, but please add your name here if I've missed you. go.bsky.app/SgEyRLv