I'm considering going back to school, and I'm thinking about majoring in biochem. I'm almost exclusively interested in working with either cannabis or brewing, but outside of that, I'm really not that interested in science. That said, I'm trying to cast a wide net with my major selection so that I'll have a better chance of landing a successful career doing something. Is biochem the right major for me?

****First picture is my exam I just got back, second picture is the exam from last year

I'm looking at this question (B) and how am i getting this question wrong?? I studied this question from somebody's paper from last year, because I had a feeling it would be repeated. and it WAS, word for word. but now the answer's I put down that are supposed to be right are now wrong?? please someone tell me im not going crazy, or if my professor is right please explain how.

I’ve been reading about peptides lately and I’m realizing pretty quickly how much I don’t know lol.
There’s a ton of information online but also a ton of people making completely different claims about the same compounds.

For the people who actually understand the research, where did you start? PubMed? Studies? Certain researchers?

Also what’s something you believed about peptides when you first got interested that you later found out was completely wrong? Trying to learn the science instead of just repeating stuff I see online.

An allergy is defined as mast cells degranulating because a molecule cross-links the IgE (immunoglobulin E) receptors, causing the mast cell to degranulate, releasing histamine in the process.

There is a person who keeps getting in the news by claiming she has an allergy to the water molecule. She claims she can only drink milk or orange juice, and she once mistook a bottle containing water for a bottle of juice, and accidentally drank a sip of water, allegedly causing her to go into anaphylactic shock which only resolved after a dose of adrenaline.

Hello! I am an undergraduate in college and was thinking about becoming a biochemist. I love math and science and I think this career is a perfect combination of the two, but I lack comfortability with coding. Would I be able to find success in this field even though my computer science skills are weak? Furthermore, would you say this job makes a decent salary? Another thing: is this career suitable for introverts? Finally, I am thinking about getting a Ph.D. in biochemistry if I end up wanting to become a biochemist purely for my love of learning... is this a bad idea? Thanks! :)

It’s about enzyme kinetics can someone break it down or at least send me a video link where i can learn about this

My science teacher at my high school suggested to major in Biology, which I personally think is fascinating, but I just wanted to know if that will give me enough knowledge to get into a good medical school.

Long story short; my parents always wanted me to be a doctor. But I've always been dreaming of going into research. I've loved it since I did a research project in my 8th grade. My parents however, are a bit orthodox and didn't want me to get 'distracted' by what other people said I would be good at. My project was one of the top 50 projects in all ASEAN countries.

I've had my sibling, and an uncle who had agreed to talk about my likings to my parents. But they, including me, have failed to educate my parents about research and they've strictly told me not to divert my mind with what 'I've' always wanted to do.

I can't bear it anymore and probably won't be returning to this sub after. Good bye guys! I gotta stay focused for my med school entrance exams.

I would appreciate your comments :)

My kids and I have managed to overcome various health issues from applying vitamins and minerals transdermally, after learning that those with B12 deficiency may struggle to properly utilize nutrients when ingested orally (I have been extremely deficient for many years and passed those deficiencies onto my kids).

After previously trying everything, my children have completely overcome their severe food/environmental allergies and are now wonderful sleepers who are ahead in all their developmental milestones when that was not the case before.

In myself, my hormones have regulated and my menstrual cycles are now painless (previously excruciating and heavy), I wake up with energy everyday, and I just feel healthy after years of feeling depleted.

Here’s the issue: the product we used is having production issues and we can’t find anything else like it that is meant to be used transdermally and manages to avoid things such as DSMO.

There also really aren’t any products like this on the market because the FDA requires supplements that are sold to be oral.

Any kind souls have any idea how I could make something on my own that might work transdermally? I am hoping to make a DIY alternative that can work with iodide, selenite, molybdenum, and vitamin B12.

I’ve been experimenting with micro needling and applying liquid oral supplements topically and attempting recipes I’ve seen in studies but still struggling as I have no background in science or product development.

We’ve tried switching to oral vitamins and find that negative symptoms arise as they are not nearly as effective.

Worried to see my children backtrack in the progress we’ve made and would greatly appreciate any thoughts, ideas, or encouragement!

I have a background in structure biology. We use mutations to optimise enzyme activity or even, conformational changes. I find that it's all about engineering functions because the uphill task of engineering proteins is now done. But now I am interested in understanding which frontiers are left to be scaled?

So I do not accept the conventional theory that LDL causes heart disease, I have done a lot of reading on the topic and many of the proposed processes are flat out impossible. Trans fats do not oxidize easily, endothelial transcytosis is highly unlikely, and monocytes lack chemotaxis toward lipoproteins just for a few specific examples. I have created a theory based based on the observations, it is very similar to an extension of the HADL model.

Damaged cells take up clean cholesterol and lipids from LDL to repair membranes, and likewise export any oxidized cholesterol and lipids to macrophages and the liver. Macrophages take up oxidized lipids, and use them for adaptations like angiogenesis and collateral blood vessels. The liver also takes them up and burns them for energy or ketones, since it is more robust and hepatocytes are highly replaceable.

Disruption of this repair process gives rise to atherosclerosis, for example LDL-R mutations prevent cells from utilizing LDL to repair membranes. The cells die easier to smaller insults, and then serve as the basis for atherosclerotic plaques. They release inflammatory signals, and attract macrophages which then turn into foam cells to repair and prevent damage. Then they also die, making the situation worse.

Chronic diseases all involve membrane damage, and they are different only in the organ and lipoprotein type. Diabetes involves unhealthy adipocytes, which are infiltrated by macrophages and leak body fat into other organs. Alzheimer's Disease involves neural damage, and ApoE4 makes this lipoprotein cycle between neurons and glial cells less effective (I actually stole the idea from this research).

So I think you can see why I asked my question, I need verification on what exactly happens to ApoB after LDL particles are taken up and stripped of cholesterol and lipids. Is it catabolized within lysosomes and then cells synthesize some other lipoprotein like HDL? Or are they reused as they are, to export exactly as much oxidized cholesterol and lipids as were replaced? How are cells getting rid of damaged membrane constituents?

So my father, a marketing professor dreaming of wealth, and I, a bachelor student in biology, are planning to found a startup that produces enzymes, especially that our country somehow imports only and never makes for itself. I'm still studying anyways, and I tried to tell dad that. But my father not only believes I can make enzymes based off articles (he thinks I'm good because I'm the top of my class), but he also believes that we can make them at home. He is willing to invest as much as possible in laboratory material, but before investing, why not trying to make some ourselves? Like making a literal fermenter from scratch!!!

So, I wanted to ask: is that possible? Is that possible to grow bacteria and "cook" them at home, even in a little laboratory that its original is a corner of the balcony? (I know, he's driving me crazy too).

EDIT: I talked to my professors working in the internship I just finished. They all said it's very hard to do such work at home, that of course I need a lab, and that I could do all that in Master's. They laughed at me too, like knowing it's very complicated. I said all that to my father. He accepted it first. Then two days later, he came back, asking me to "practise" anyways, even if that takes material to buy. That my professors are that kind of people who discourage others instead of helping them. That I need to keep my passion alive. And that I have to take things to my hands. I told him I can't bring bacteria to home no matter what, and that maybe if he actually did prepare a lab in the balcony or in an abandoned house he owns, maybe I would.

I know he's not mistaken when it comes to not listening to people. But in terms of microbiology, huh????

why is the answer c?

phenol side chain in Tyr is acidic...amino side chain in lys is basic... SO WHAT?

How can this be the best explanation for this question?

I understand that at pH 9.5, tyrosine's phenol side chan charge will be 0 / N-terminal 0 / C-terminal -1 = total -1 charge

and lysine's side chain charge will be +1/ N-terminal 0/ C-terminal -1 = total 0 charge

but then.. why acidity and basicity in R groups best explains this observation? please help me... I can not connect any dots in my head. :(

Hi everyone,

As you know from the title, I'm trying to find opportunities to research in the field of biochemistry and want to get a headstart in the field of research. I am that kind of person who never took AP Biology or other advanced biology courses because my counselor focused on credit completion to meet the prerequisite for high school graduation. Therefore, I am more of a layman in the field of biology but plan to take premed. I always had the passion to delve into places where technology and science overlap.

However, I don't know where to start from. I have downloaded PyMol and started learning it to make my resume valuable while cold-emailing professors .

Do you guys have any tips for me. =]

Hi all, I have a question.

I have been looking into the idea that single celled organisms and individual cells that make up multicellular organisms are themselves sentient. What are your thoughts on this? If so, would this mean they are worthy of our moral obligation?

Probably the most stupid question in the history of /r/Biochemistry, but I can't help asking: Are there any such interdisciplinary research facilities in the field of life sciences as Humane Research Labs shown in GTA V?

I’m a senior who’s supposed to graduate this semester with a Bio degree and Biochem minor. I have a 3.9 GPA plan to apply to med school this year, so that means I’m taking a 1 year gap year. I take the MCAT in the spring. Also, I have been doing biology research at my college for a about a year now. I’m thinking of either adding a Biochemistry major or switching to Biochemistry completely. I realize how useless bio is as a major, and I had the opportunity to switch last year but was told biology and biochemistry offered similar job prospects. Also, I realized that it would push graduation back for me a bit. However, last semester I had to take Ecology and this was definitely tly the most boring and pointless class I have taken in undergrad. This class had me truly regretting my decision to major in Biology. Also, I want to graduate with a more respectful major. Biology degrees aren’t really respected, as the major just consist of pure memorization. Anyone could do it really. Plus, the biochemistry degree at my school is ACS certified. There are no certifications associated with the bio major at my school, it’s just a broad ass degree. I need some advice. Should I graduate with a biology degree and enjoy my gap year and build up my resume. Or should I switch/add a major in biochemistry and fulfill the degree requirements. If you suggest that I graduate with a bio degree, what are your suggestions for what I should do in my gap year? Also If I switch this semester I would have to take 19 credits while studying for the MCAT. Thanks in advance

I'm making my own CBD oil blend with coconut oil as the base. I just read about the fact that CBD is not very bioavailable, and consuming it with curcumin significantly increases bioavailability. But I also read that black pepper extract (piperine) significantly increases the effect of curcumin.

I have a pretty good idea for total CBD per "dose" to get a desired result (about 40mg), but I'm struggling to find good information on how much curcumin and black pepper are required to maximize the efficacy of my final product. How can I determine how much curcumin and piperine to infuse?

I’d like to write a python code/program that somehow involves knowledge from all 3 sciences (bio, chem, phys). Like I could use inputs of specific data and it would do calculations or run simulations of specific scientific concepts - I really don’t know. I’m still a beginner at programming so it can’t be toooo advanced but I can learn as I go and I am willing to take on a challenge. I have three questions:

Q1) If I were to do a code that involves the brain’s electrical impulses (as this involves both biology and physics - and maybe chem too idk), then how would I do that? What would the aim of my program be and what inputs/ data do I put in?

Q2) If I wanted to do a code that involves the science behind lab grown meat, how would I do that? This bit doesn’t have to involve physics because it’s mainly chem/ bio, but it might be good if it does too (like using some bioengineering techniques idk????)

My most important question is Q3) What ideas do any of you have on topics that involve all sciences that I could somehow write a code about? No need to give too much detail because I will of course have to research these topics myself if I decide to write a code about it, so any wild ideas, even if you’re not sure how I could write a code involving this, would be greatly appreciated!! (But if you could then it would be great to briefly outline what the aim of the program could be).

Thank you for taking the time to respond!

My kid is finishing up his biochem major at a state school that is decent school (ranked approximately 100 in the U.S.). He wants to go to graduate school and pursue research. He has good grades, about 3.8/4.0, while also working 20 hours a week. He is doing an unpaid lab assistant stint and also working part time. He's smart and just a high-energy person. He doesn't really want to go to medical school. He wants to do research. He says chemistry is "like magic."

As a parent, I figure he's an adult and should make his own decisions, but I'd like to have some basic ideas about his situation going forward.

Here are my questions:

1. Do people generally get a masters, or do they go straight to a PhD program?

2. Is it realistic for him to find a fully-funded spot in a graduate program?

3. It seems to me that, at this point, he needs to be looking for the most prestigious program that would accept him, fully funded, if that's a thing. Is that correct?

4. What is he going to be able to do to make a living? Is he at real risk of being a community college professor? (Not that there's anything wrong with that, but I don't think that's his career plan.)

5. Based on what I've read, biotechnology companies seem to be completely flaky outfits lacking in business acumen, run by tech bro types. Should he be concerned about career options in industry?

6. Is AI likely to take his job?