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Brain Gene Expression Changes When Honey Bees Go the Distance


Tricking honey bees into thinking they have traveled long distance to find food alters gene expression in their brains, researchers report this month.

Researchers Awarded $33.9 Million Grant to Study Enzyme Functions


A team of researchers led by University of Illinois biochemistry professor John A.

IGB Theme Leader Elected to American Academy of Microbiology


University of Illinois professor William Metcalf has been elected to Fellowship in the American Academy of Microbiology, a distinction awarded to microbiologists who have made o

IGB Theme Leader Elected to American Academy of Microbiology


University of Illinois professor William Metcalf has been elected to Fellowship in the American Academy of Microbiology, a distinction awarded to microbiologists who have made o