r/Biochemistry

Community Overview

About r/Biochemistry

A place to post news and discuss the frontiers of biochemistry and biotechnology. Please refrain from posting home videos with songs and raps.

The community at a glance

r/Biochemistry is a Subreddit for Chemists with roughly 161K members. It has been around since 2011. It uses a forum format for communication. On the Hive Index it ranks #10 in the Chemistry communities list.

Roughly 24K members have joined in the past year. Popular discussion topics include Biochemistry, Career, and Research. Product recommendations often mention biochemistry.

On Reddit
Established 2011
161K Members

Community Features

This community has a forum

Subreddit Analysis

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Yearly: +24K members
Growth: +17.4% / year

Member growth over time

All time (yearly)

  • 2013: 1K members
  • 2014: 1K members
  • 2015: 2K members
  • 2016: 3K members
  • 2017: 3K members
  • 2018: 6K members
  • 2020: 41K members
  • 2021: 14K members
  • 2022: 11K members
  • 2024: 37K members
  • 2025: 22K members
  • 2026: 17K members

Past year (monthly)

  • Oct: 2K members
  • Nov: 2K members
  • Dec: 2K members
  • Jan: 2K members
  • Feb: 2K members
  • Mar: 3K members
  • Apr: 2K members
  • May: 2K members
  • Jun: 2K members
  • Jul: 2K members
  • Aug: 2K members
  • Sep: 481 members

Topics

  • Biochemistry
    60 posts in the past month
    #1
    Biochemistry
    60
  • Career
    23 posts in the past month
    #2
    Career
    23
  • Research
    22 posts in the past month
    #3
    Research
    22
  • Biochem
    12 posts in the past month
    #4
    Biochem
    12
  • Protein
    11 posts in the past month
    #5
    Protein
    11

Flair

  • Career & Education
    37 posts in the past month
    1. Is there any point in testing students for memorizing biochemical pathways?
    2. RNA and ethical quandaries in Spider-Man: Brand New Day | Science communication and popular media
    3. Would people be willing to pay 4 to 5$ an hr if someone would teach them the entire lehninger biochemistry book cover to cover in a way that it sticks to your head ?
    #1
    Career & Education
    Is there any point in testing students for memorizing biochemical pathways? · RNA and ethical quandaries in Spider-Man: Brand New Day | Science communication and popular media · Would people be willing to pay 4 to 5$ an hr if someone would teach them the entire lehninger biochemistry book cover to cover in a way that it sticks to your head ?
    37
  • Research
    20 posts in the past month
    1. Have to laugh every time I see it
    2. What do you think will be the biggest breakthrough in biochemistry in the next 10 years ?
    3. Pyrocystis fusiformis produces light when mechanical stimulation triggers a luciferin–luciferase reaction with oxygen, emitting a blue glow.
    #2
    Research
    Have to laugh every time I see it · What do you think will be the biggest breakthrough in biochemistry in the next 10 years ? · Pyrocystis fusiformis produces light when mechanical stimulation triggers a luciferin–luciferase reaction with oxygen, emitting a blue glow.
    20
  • Weekly Thread
    16 posts in the past month
    1. Aug 22: Cool Papers
    2. Jul 11: Cool Papers
    3. Aug 29: Cool Papers
    #3
    Weekly Thread
    Aug 22: Cool Papers · Jul 11: Cool Papers · Aug 29: Cool Papers
    16
  • video
    4 posts in the past month
    1. Human Expert Reviews Claude's Miniprotein Designs
    2. [OC] In Silico directed evolution of enzyme I made for a class I audiy
    3. PEACE ON EARTH Concept Short #FutureVisionXPRIZE
    #4
    video
    Human Expert Reviews Claude's Miniprotein Designs · [OC] In Silico directed evolution of enzyme I made for a class I audiy · PEACE ON EARTH Concept Short #FutureVisionXPRIZE
    4
  • image
    1 post in the past month
    1. Seeing this image, then realizing I was only learning a small portion of biochemical pathways LOL
    #5
    image
    Seeing this image, then realizing I was only learning a small portion of biochemical pathways LOL
    1

Product recommendations

  • biochemistry
    110 posts in the past month
    1. Which universities are best for Biochemistry MSc in Germany?
    2. Which flower suits the best for this?
    3. Best nootropics/peptides for TBI?
    #1
    biochemistry
    Which universities are best for Biochemistry MSc in Germany? · Which flower suits the best for this? · Best nootropics/peptides for TBI?
    110

Frequently asked questions

Who is r/Biochemistry for?
Best for Chemists enthusiasts looking for a Reddit-based community with forum discussion.
Is r/Biochemistry free to join?
This listing is not marked as paid-only. Access rules and any fees are decided by the community.
How many members does r/Biochemistry have?
Roughly 161K members, based on figures reported by the community or its host. Member counts are approximate and change over time.
What platform is r/Biochemistry on?
r/Biochemistry runs on Reddit. Reddit communities (or "subreddits") are forum-based groups on the popular social news aggregation, web content rating, and discussion website Reddit. Reddit is commonly known as "the front page of the internet". Users submit content to the site such as links, text posts, and images, which are then voted up or down and discussed by other members. From investing Reddit communities, to professional ones, to ones just for laughs, you're likely to find a community for you on Reddit.
What topics does r/Biochemistry cover?
On the Hive Index, r/Biochemistry is organized under Chemists.
How do I join r/Biochemistry?
You can join r/Biochemistry by clicking this link, or pressing the "Go to community" button above.
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