Recent Peptide Publications

When Michael Bertucci and Yftah Tal-Gan set up their posters side by side at the 2015 American Peptide Symposium in Orlando, they discovered something remarkable: both young assistant professors had independently chosen to study quorum sensing in streptococci.

That serendipitous encounter sparked a decade-long collaboration spanning Lafayette College and the University of Nevada, Reno. Their latest work in ACS Infectious Diseases, highlighted on our website, reveals how Streptococcus gordonii uses peptide signaling to produce hydrogen peroxide, a natural weapon against cavity-causing bacteria. Just as bacteria coordinate through chemical crosstalk, these research allies have built a partnership that bridges coasts, institutions, and career stages.

The American Peptide Society is accepting nominations for the 2026 Early Career Lectureship which will be presented at the 30th American Peptide Symposium to be held in June 2027. This honor recognizes an early career investigator who has contributed innovative work to the field of peptide science. The recipient will deliver a talk in a session appropriate to their work at the 30th American Peptide Symposium.

Nominating documents should be submitted by March 1st, 2026.

The American Peptide Society invites all members and colleagues to attend the Victor J. Hruby Symposium, May 21–22, 2026, in Tucson, Arizona. This landmark event honors Victor, founding APS President and one of the most influential figures in modern peptide chemistry. Over more than five decades, His discoveries have shaped our understanding of peptide structure, signaling, and drug design, while his mentorship has inspired generations of scientists worldwide. Join us in celebrating his extraordinary legacy and the future of peptide innovation.