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DNA nets capture COVID-19 virus in low-cost rapid-testing platform

Liz Touchstone

Tiny nets woven from DNA strands can ensnare the spike protein of the virus that causes COVID-19, lighting up the virus for a fast-yet-sensitive diagnostic test – and also imped

Researchers receive NCI grant to develop targeted cancer immunotherapies

Heather Coit

Hua Wang (RBTE), a Materials Science and Engineering assistant professor, was recently awarded a 2.26M Research

IGB’s “Art of Science” exhibit now on display at the Keck Center

Shelby Lawson

The Cultural Programs of the National Academy of Sciences is now displaying “Art of Science”, an exhibition of artwork from the Carl R.

Tracy Parish joins IGB as Director of External Relations and Strategic Partnerships

Ananya Sen

The mission of the Carl R. Woese Institute for Genomic Biology is to tackle grand challenges in fundamental and applied research using multi-disciplinary research themes.

DOE $1.85M grant funds sorghum photosynthesis study

Marianne Stein

A University of Illinois research team received a $1.85 million grant from the U.S.

Modeling antimicrobial use and resistance in Canadian turkey flocks

Ananya Sen

Antimicrobial resistance in gut bacteria is constantly being detected on poultry farms and in poultry retail products worldwide, including in turkey flocks.

15 Years of IGB: Highlights from IGB Institutes past and present

Shelby Lawson

Building molecules, studying symbioses between species, and exploring how life evolved

Pollen Power back in season at Unit 4

Ananya Sen

Activities that revolve around science provide children with the opportunity to develop different skills, including communication, problem solving, perseverance, and learning to

Helping crime laboratories become more efficient

Dave Evensen

The Illinois Forensic Science Commission relies on U of I to debate pressing issues facing police investigators

New therapeutic target identified for triple-negative breast cancer

Ananya Sen

Breast cancer is categorized into three major subtypes: hormone receptor-positive, HER2-positive, and triple-negative.

15 Years of IGB: Accelerating biological engineering through automation and artificial intelligence

Ananya Sen

One of the biggest challenges in traditional laboratory settings is performing countless hours of error-prone lab work: handling reagents, incubating reactions or living cells,

Young Innovator program successfully concludes its second year

Ananya Sen

The Young Innovator program is designed to help trainees become innovative leaders in their fields.