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In TED Talk, Long describes three photosynthetic changes that boost crop yields

[ ] In a newly released TED Talk, Stephen Long (BSD/CABBI/GEGC), a professor of plant biology and crop sciences, detailed his and his colleagues’…

Fish brains may provide insight into the molecular basis of decision-making

[ ] How do animals make decisions when faced with competing demands, and how have decision making processes evolved over time? In a recent publication in Biology Letters, Tina…

Team discovers rules for breaking into Pseudomonas

[ ] Researchers report in the journal Nature that they have found a way to get antibacterial drugs through the nearly impenetrable outer membrane of Pseudomonas aeruginosa, a…

Fish IgM structure sheds light on antibody evolution, study finds

[ ] Antibodies—proteins that are produced by our immune system to protect us—are crucial for recognizing and getting rid of unwanted substances, or antigens, in our body. Although…

Unprecedented Compound Takes a Step Toward Breast Cancer Clinical Trials

[ ] Estrogen receptor-positive breast cancer is the most common form of breast cancer, affecting approximately 75% of breast cancer patients. In advanced and metastatic form, it is…

Predicting the response of fungal genes using FUN-PROSE

[ ] Signals from the environment set off a cascade of changes that affect different genes in different ways. Therefore, traditionally it has been difficult to study how such signals…

Pushing the Boundaries of Eco-friendly Chemical Production

[ ] A team of pioneering researchers from the Center for Advanced Bioenergy and Bioproducts Innovation (CABBI) has made a significant leap forward in the complex world of molecular…

Eight Illinois scientists rank among world's most influential, five from IGB

[ ] Eight researchers at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign have been named to the 2023 Clarivate Analytics Highly Cited Researchers list, with five from the IGB. The list…

New study indicates C4 crops less sensitive to ozone pollution than C3 crops

[ ] Ozone (O3) in the troposphere negatively impacts crop growth and development, causing significant decreases in crop yield worldwide. This airborne pollutant does not come directly…

Researchers optimize cervix visualization for pelvic exams

[ ] One of the biggest challenges physicians face during pelvic exams is the collapse of the lateral vaginal walls, which obstructs their view of the cervix. Although there are ways…

Evaluating a novel treatment for Alzheimer’s disease using gene editing and fluorescent imaging

[ ] Gene editing, brain slicing, and glowing proteins, all in the pursuit of improved treatment for a disease that has befuddled the medical community for years. Methods like this…

Poachers beware: New online tool traces illegal lion products back to source

[ ] A new conservation tool from the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign is helping protect lions across Africa, where populations have plummeted in recent decades due…

New antifungal molecule shows ability to kill fungi without toxicity in human cells, mice

[ ] A new antifungal molecule, devised by tweaking the structure of prominent antifungal drug Amphotericin B, has the potential to harness the drug’s power against fungal infections…

Climate-smart cows could deliver 10-20x more milk in Global South

[ ] A team of animal scientists from the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign is set to deliver a potential game changer for subsistence farmers in Tanzania: cows that produce up…

Research suggests sentinel warning calls may be universally understood across continents

[ ] Animals often use vocalizations to warn of nearby danger to others. While this information is generally intended for members of the same species, other species can eavesdrop on…

Single model predicts trends in employment, microbiomes, forests

[ ] Researchers report that a single, simplified model can predict population fluctuations in three unrelated realms: urban employment, human gut microbiomes and tropical forests. The…

Community-wide collaborative art piece features locally foraged flora and fauna

[ ] Did you ever collect something from nature as a kid, preserving it to recall cherished memories later in time? Capturing the beauty and wonder of the natural world through foraged…

Mitochondrial protein plays key role in glioblastoma and therapeutic resistance

[ ] Glioblastoma is the most common type of brain tumor that affects adults and, unfortunately, still remains incurable. In a new study, researchers have demonstrated that a specific…

Exploring the interactions between archaea and their viruses in extreme environments

[ ] Coming into the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign, Catherine Koterba was a pre-med student with a passion for astronomy. Three years later, she is a microbiologist studying…

CZI, State and City Leaders Launch Chan Zuckerberg Biohub Chicago

[ ] Illinois Governor JB Pritzker joins CZI to inaugurate a new biomedical research hub that will leverage cutting-edge science to study inflammation Today, leadership from the Chan…