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Book tackles myths about science of menstruation

[ ] A new book from University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign anthropology professor Kathryn Clancy (EIRH) takes an unflinching look at the many ways humans have struggled – and often…

A cold-specialized icefish species underwent major genetic changes as it migrated to temperate waters, new study finds

[ ] Many animals have evolved to tolerate extreme environments, including being able to survive crushing pressures of ocean trenches, unforgiving heat of deserts, and limited oxygen…

Erik Nelson - A milestone in my career

[ ] Several days following the Federal Drug Administration’s approval of a new cancer drug, Erik Nelson (ACPP) was still processing the news. “It hasn’t sunk in yet that this is…

Evaluating the effect of manuka honey on collagen scaffolds

[ ] The bones of the face and skull can be affected due to a wide range of conditions, including cleft palate defects, traumatic injuries, cancer, and bone loss from dentures.…

Town hall spurs conversation and new ideas for promoting diversity, equity, and inclusion at the IGB

[ ] The Carl R. Woese Institute for Genomic Biology recently held a town hall meeting to introduce new changes to improve diversity and inclusion at the IGB. Attendance was high, with…

IGB Profile: Colby Behrens

[ ] Mapping parental behaviors to genotypes in stickleback fish It would be challenging to find someone who became interested in animal behavior at a younger age than Colby Behrens, a…

Possible genetic basis and mouse model found for severe nonalcoholic fatty liver disease

[ ] A mutant or damaged gene may be a cause of a severe, mysterious form of nonalcoholic fatty liver disease, University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign researchers have found. Mice and…

Stop Making Cells: Study Advances Knowledge about Cell Regeneration

[ ] Dr. Wenyan Mei (MME) in the Department of Comparative Biosciences recently published a paper in the journal Nucleic Acids Research called “PTBP1 controls intestinal epithelial…

Researchers target prostate cancer with new, rapid biomarker detection method

[ ] The pivotal role of microRNA in diagnosing and monitoring cancer is well known by today’s researchers. “There have been a lot of studies in recent years linking the presence and…

Two IGB faculty members elected AAAS Fellows

[ ] Seven professors at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign, including two from IGB, have been elected 2022 Fellows of the American Association for the Advancement of…

New OLLI workshop focuses on genomics

[ ] The Osher Lifelong Learning Institute has been partnering with the Carl R. Woese Institute for Genomic Biology and the Beckman Institute for Advanced Science and Technology since…

Researchers make recommendations for diversifying syllabi in higher education

[ ] Over the past decade, there has been a growing awareness that environmental and life science fields need to diversify their teaching syllabi. Many have suggested highlighting…

Probe can measure both cell stiffness and traction, researchers report

[ ] Scientists have developed a tiny mechanical probe that can measure the inherent stiffness of cells and tissues as well as the internal forces the cells generate and exert on one…

Teaching generations of students about outbreaks – with art

[ ] by Jessica Brinkworth (GNDP/IGOH), Anthropology Professor Most people don’t visit the health department to view student art, but here we are, in the busy main hall of the…

$9.5M award to study emerging pathogens, better understand influenza-antibody interactions

[ ] Aquatic birds, especially ducks, can carry influenza viruses but they don’t often become severely ill, leading scientists to wonder how their immune systems act as a reservoir for…

IGB Profile: Victoria Kramer

[ ] Victoria Kramer is a Field and Greenhouse Technician at the RIPE High-Throughput Phenotyping Facility where she helps with the day-to-day upkeep of the plants. If you walked into…

CA's proposal to manufacture insulin could curb prices, improve public health

[ ] A new paper co-written by a University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign legal scholar argues that the state of California’s proposal to manufacture and distribute insulin at cost…

Microelectronics give researchers a remote control for biological robots

[ ] First, they walked. Then, they saw the light. Now, miniature biological robots have gained a new trick: remote control. The hybrid “eBiobots” are the first to combine soft…

Team streamlines DNA collection, analysis for elephant conservation

[ ] A new DNA-collection approach allows scientists to capture genetic information from elephants without disturbing the animals or putting their own safety in jeopardy. The protocol…

How do methanotrophs handle the toxic effects of hydrogen sulfide?

[ ] Methanotrophs—organisms that grow by consuming methane—seem to be perfect for alleviating global warming, since methane accounts for about 30% of this effect. However, drilling…