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Genetic base editing treats Huntington’s disease in mice
Liz Ahlberg Touchstone
A gene editing tool designed to precisely rewrite the gene that causes Huntington’s disease reduced toxic protein fragments and symptoms associated…
Illinois-Led Team Selected for DOE Genesis Mission Award
Office of the Vice Chancellor of Research and Innovation
A multidisciplinary team led by U. of I. chemical and biomolecular engineering professor Huimin Zhao (BSD leader/CAMBERS/CGD/MMG) has received a…
Scrubbing bubbles: Microparticles clean wounds, surgical instruments with tiny bubbles
Liz Ahlberg Touchstone
Newly developed microparticles can infiltrate stubborn bacterial matrices and release tiny oxygen bubbles to clean surfaces and wounds more efficiently than hydrogen peroxide…
AirPods-sized fluorescence analytical device holds the promise for timely home molecular testing
Claudia Lutz
Advances in medical technology have improved our health in part by bringing key aspects of care, once difficult to access, into the home. Tracking symptoms and even screening…
New partnership aims to expand public engagement opportunities in genomics
Claudia Lutz
Griffin Museum of Science and Industry and the Carl R. Woese Institute for Genomic Biology are extending their collaboration to bring genomics to the public.
What is DNA…
Researchers call on conservation genomics efforts to better engage with Indigenous communities and knowledge
Claudia Lutz
Throughout human ecological history, we have played a variety of roles within ecosystems around the world. In this so-called Anthropocene era, genomic innovations have given us…
IGB Profile: Zanne Newman
Claudia Lutz
Good science outreach takes strong partnerships. The Carl R. Woese Institute for Genomic Biology’s public engagement efforts for local schools owe a great deal to Zanne Newman…
Tick-borne diseases reported every month of the year and in every Illinois county
Diana Yates
A new analysis of state health department data reveals that more than 6,400 Illinois residents were diagnosed with tick-borne diseases from 2004-2022…
Shiga-producing E. coli infections becoming more resistant to antibiotics, study finds
Liz Ahlberg Touchstone
Resistance to antimicrobial agents is rising among human infections with Escherichia coli bacteria that produce the Shiga toxin, according to a…
