r/molecularbiology

Community Overview

About r/molecularbiology

The study of life at the molecular level.

The community at a glance

r/molecularbiology is a Subreddit for Biologists with roughly 36K members. It uses a forum format for communication. On the Hive Index it ranks #9 in the Biology communities list.

Roughly 9K members have joined in the past year. Popular discussion topics include Molecular Biology, Dna, and Gel Electrophoresis. Product recommendations often mention dna extraction kit, pcr machine, and molecular biology.

On Reddit
36K Members

Community Features

This community has a forum

Subreddit Analysis

via GummySearch
Yearly: +9K members
Growth: +34.5% / year

Member growth over time

All time (yearly)

  • 2025: 9K members
  • 2026: 4K members

Past year (monthly)

  • Jul: 745 members
  • Aug: 934 members
  • Sep: 676 members
  • Oct: 959 members
  • Nov: 944 members
  • Dec: 842 members
  • Jan: 714 members
  • Feb: 540 members
  • Mar: 704 members
  • Apr: 658 members
  • May: 880 members
  • Jun: 528 members

Topics

  • Molecular Biology
    68 posts in the past month
    #1
    Molecular Biology
    68
  • Dna
    16 posts in the past month
    #2
    Dna
    16
  • Gel Electrophoresis
    9 posts in the past month
    #3
    Gel Electrophoresis
    9
  • Pcr
    8 posts in the past month
    #4
    Pcr
    8
  • International Conference
    8 posts in the past month
    #5
    International Conference
    8

Product recommendations

  • dna extraction kit
    4 posts in the past month
    1. best way or best dna extraction kit to restore or lift dna from skin cells /hair.
    2. Best way to extract small quantity of DNA
    3. Best way/kit to extract RNA from avian/chicken blood?
    #1
    dna extraction kit
    best way or best dna extraction kit to restore or lift dna from skin cells /hair. · Best way to extract small quantity of DNA · Best way/kit to extract RNA from avian/chicken blood?
    4
  • pcr machine
    3 posts in the past month
    1. Recommendations for PCR machines
    2. Best thermal cycler?
    3. MiniPCR Machine Recommendations?
    #2
    pcr machine
    Recommendations for PCR machines · Best thermal cycler? · MiniPCR Machine Recommendations?
    3
  • molecular biology
    3 posts in the past month
    1. Best advanced Molecular biology video lectures?
    2. Book recommendations regarding molecular biology laboratory techniques
    3. Recommendations for Molecular Biology learning.
    #3
    molecular biology
    Best advanced Molecular biology video lectures? · Book recommendations regarding molecular biology laboratory techniques · Recommendations for Molecular Biology learning.
    3
  • textbook
    3 posts in the past month
    1. Best Textbooks for Organelles
    2. Best textbooks for beginners
    3. Textbook recommendations?
    #4
    textbook
    Best Textbooks for Organelles · Best textbooks for beginners · Textbook recommendations?
    3
  • gibson mastermix
    2 posts in the past month
    1. Best commercially available Gibson mastermix?
    2. NAD folks, what’s the best kit to measure nadh/nad concentration in TC, validated, most accurate?
    #5
    gibson mastermix
    Best commercially available Gibson mastermix? · NAD folks, what’s the best kit to measure nadh/nad concentration in TC, validated, most accurate?
    2

Frequently asked questions

Who is r/molecularbiology for?
Best for Biologists enthusiasts looking for a Reddit-based community with forum discussion.
Is r/molecularbiology 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/molecularbiology have?
Roughly 36K members, based on figures reported by the community or its host. Member counts are approximate and change over time.
What platform is r/molecularbiology on?
r/molecularbiology 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/molecularbiology cover?
On the Hive Index, r/molecularbiology is organized under Biologists.
How do I join r/molecularbiology?
You can join r/molecularbiology by clicking this link, or pressing the "Go to community" button above.
What are the Biology communities like?
Communities for students and professionals in biology, biomedical research, and life sciences. Discord servers connect people from high school students to PhD researchers, with LinkedIn groups serving computational biology, bioinformatics, and biotech careers.

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