American Society for Cell Biology

From MBoC Optogenetic activation of RhoA reveals a direct mechanism for local septin recruitment. The findings show that RhoA signaling—not myosin contractility—drives septin remodeling in interphase cells. molbiolcell.org/doi/10.1091/mb…

New in MBoC How do cells regulate microtubule stability during mitosis? Researchers found that microtubules have smaller GTP caps during mitosis than in interphase, revealing a cell-cycle-regulated mechanism for tuning microtubule dynamics. molbiolcell.org/doi/10.1091/mb…

Advocacy in action. ASCB members met with six Virginia congressional offices to discuss the importance of biomedical research and the challenges facing the U.S. scientific enterprise. Learn more: ascb.org/science-policy…

Your next presentation starts with an abstract. You now have until August 4 to submit your Cell Bio 2026 talk or poster abstract. Share your research and join the conversations shaping the future of cell biology. ascb.org/cellbio2026/

Learn from organoid biology pioneer Hans Clevers. Discover how researchers are building next-generation assembloids for disease modeling, drug discovery, and regenerative medicine. 📅 July 29 | Free ascb.org/ascb-meetings/…

Now available in MBoC A yeast study shows that depletion of the ribosomal protein Rpl32 disrupts ribosome biogenesis and triggers G1 arrest. Surprisingly, translation remains efficient, revealing new links between ribosome assembly & cell cycle control. molbiolcell.org/doi/10.1091/mb…

Learn from organoid biology pioneer Hans Clevers. Discover how researchers are building next-generation assembloids for disease modeling, drug discovery, and regenerative medicine. 📅 Sept. 14 | Free ascb.org/ascb-meetings/…

Recently published in MBoC A study in E. coli shows that the outer membrane lipoprotein DolP localizes to the division site through anionic phospholipid-mediated diffusion-state switching, revealing a lipid-based mechanism for coordinating cell division. molbiolcell.org/doi/10.1091/mb…

From MBoC What gives YAP condensates their function? This study identifies JUNB and TCF12 as essential components of YAP condensates. Loss of either factor blocked condensate assembly and YAP-dependent gene activation during stress. molbiolcell.org/doi/10.1091/mb…

First-time advocate? ASCB provides training and support for the Virginia Virtual Capitol Hill Day on July 14. Register: ascb.org/ascb-meetings/…

Congratulations to ASCB LGBTQ+ Committee member @KatelynMCooper and her coauthors on the publication of "LGBTQ+ Realities in the Biological Sciences." Read the article: ascb-prod.literatumonline.com/eprint/6EZZ8YW…

White House draft regulations could reshape federally funded research, including peer review, scientific publishing, conference travel, and international collaborations. Learn what's proposed, why it matters, and submit your comments by July 13. ascb.org/science-policy…

ASCB leaders in the news ASCB Past President Susan Gerbi and Secretary Andy Ewald are featured in a new @GBHNews article discussing proposed changes to federal research funding and their potential impact on the U.S. scientific enterprise. wgbh.org/news/education…

What makes Cell Bio 2026 a must-attend meeting? Watch how thousands of scientists come together to share discoveries, build collaborations, and explore the latest advances in cell biology. 📍 Dec. 12–15 | San Diego youtu.be/Q_jnUmi5V5Q ascb.org/cellbio26

New in MBoC How little machinery does a bacterium need to divide? Researchers mapped a minimal divisome–elongasome network in the intracellular pathogen Orientia tsutsugamushi, revealing how cell division persists despite extensive genome reduction. molbiolcell.org/doi/10.1091/mb…

Submitting an abstract for Cell Bio 2026? The Digital Poster Experience offers additional ways to share your work and connect with attendees. Explore the available options for both in-person and remote participation. ascb.org/cellbio2026/di…

From MBoC Bacteria rarely live in well-mixed environments. This review explores how physical confinement and spatial structure shape microbial competition, cooperation, and community dynamics. molbiolcell.org/doi/10.1091/mb…

Recently published in MBoC Copper deficiency is not one disease state. Comparing CTR1- & COX17-deficient cells, researchers found distinct AMPK/mTOR signaling responses and different survival strategies downstream of compartment-specific copper defects. molbiolcell.org/doi/10.1091/mb…

More time to share your science! The Cell Bio 2026 abstract deadline has been extended to August 4. Submit your talk or poster abstract and share your latest discoveries with the global cell biology community. ascb.org/cellbio2026/

Want a behind-the-scenes look at journal publishing? Join WICB's Demystifying the Journal Review Process with Shawnna Buttery, Editor-in-Chief of Cell Reports. July 22 | 2 pm ET Free for ASCB members | $35 nonmembers ascb.org/ascb-meetings/…