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Spatial Omics Initiative working group
The IGB Computational Genomics would like to announce the Spatial Omics Initiative, to bring together researchers from different disciplines across the University of Illinois to
Anthony Digrado and Jessica Brinkworth to feature on Story Collider Podcast “Flora”
IGB Comms
Science storytelling organization The Story Collider develops “true, personal stories about science” as part of their mission to reveal the vibrant role that science plays in al
Experts boost activity of potential therapeutic target in triple-negative breast cancer
Diana Yates
Less than 20% of diagnosed breast cancers are designated “triple-negative,” meaning that the affected tissues lack three types of receptors often found in other breast cancer ty
Researchers determine genetic variants offered protection during Black Death, associated with current autoimmune disorders
Shelby Lawson
Infectious diseases are some of the strongest selective pressures in human evolution, selecting for genetic variants that increase resistance to infection.
Researchers investigate neuron differentiation in fruit fly brains
Shelby Lawson
The brains of all higher order animals are filled with a diverse array of neuron types, with specific shapes and functions.
Organizing nanoparticles into pinwheel shapes offers new twist on engineered materials
Lois Yoksoulian
Researchers have developed a new strategy to help build materials with unique optical, magnetic, electronic and catalytic properties.
Understanding the differences between healthy and type 2 diabetes-affected pancreatic islets
Ananya Sen
Pancreatic islets are mini-organs that make and release insulin and several other peptide hormones to control our glucose levels.
New IGB center uses Indigenous Science frameworks for equitable and inclusive research
Shelby Lawson
The Carl R.
Heng Ji and Brendan Harley to feature on Story Collider Podcast “Unlikely Paths”
IGB Comms
Science storytelling organization The Story Collider develops “true, personal stories about science” as part of their mission to reveal the vibrant role that science plays in al
Cluster hires facilitate long-term institutional success
Ananya Sen
In light of long-standing inequities in STEM representation, many universities are now recognizing the value of diversity in higher education.
Nine Illinois scientists rank among world's most influential, four from IGB
Nine researchers at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign have been named to the 2022 Clarivate Analytics Highly Cited Researchers list, with four from the IGB.
