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Researchers enable microorganisms to build molecules with light
Katie Brady
Researchers are continually looking for new ways to hack the cellular machinery of microbes like yeast and bacteria to make products that are useful for humans and society. In…
Illinois study gives public attitudes on genetic privacy a stronger voice
Claudia Lutz
In just a few decades, reading DNA has gone from the realm of science fiction to the commonplace. Genetic testing is an available tool in a growing number of healthcare…
IGB Director Steps Down, Interim Director Named
IGB Communications
After nearly 15 years of dedicated leadership, Gene Robinson has stepped down as IGB Director to assume the role of Executive Director and CEO of the Discovery Partners…
Meeting the moment with team science training: IGB’s professional development opportunities
Claudia Lutz
Almost from its inception, genomics has been a team-based science, anchored by intercontinental collaborative efforts to sequence, analyze, and understand whole genomes.…
New Executive Director and CEO of Discovery Partners Institute Announced
Grainger College of Engineering
The University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign announced the appointment of Gene E. Robinson as the new Executive Director and CEO of the Discovery Partners Institute (DPI).…
Commercially Viable Biomanufacturing: Designer Yeast Turns Sugar into Lucrative Chemical 3-HP
Julie Wurth
Using a tiny, acid-tolerant yeast, scientists have demonstrated a cost-effective way to make disposable diapers, microplastics, and acrylic paint more sustainable through…
Stephen P. Long: Celebrating a career of innovation and impact
Katie Brady
Stephen P. Long (1950–2025) was a leader in photosynthesis and global change biology, fueled by his passion to improve food security by modifying plants to better harness the…
New funding offers a path to a breakthrough in affordable, accessible viral testing
Claudia Lutz
In medicine, knowledge leads to the power to heal. For some infectious diseases, timely detection makes the difference between the chance for restored health and illness that…
Researchers receive $2.7M NIH grant to investigate effects of phthalate exposure on neurodevelopment
Elizabeth Bello
The National Institutes of Health is funding University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign researchers to study risk factors for autism spectrum disorders using magnetic resonance…
