News Archive
New OLLI workshop focuses on genomics
Ananya Sen
The Osher Lifelong Learning Institute has been partnering with the Carl R.
Researchers make recommendations for diversifying syllabi in higher education
Ananya Sen
Over the past decade, there has been a growing awareness that environmental and life science fields need to diversify their teaching syllabi.
Probe can measure both cell stiffness and traction, researchers report
Diana Yates
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
Jessica Brinkworth
by Jessica Brinkworth (GNDP/IGOH), Anthropology Professor
$9.5M award to study emerging pathogens, better understand influenza-antibody interactions
Christine des Garennes
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 f
IGB Profile: Victoria Kramer
Ananya Sen
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.
CA's proposal to manufacture insulin could curb prices, improve public health
Phil Ciciora
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 co
Microelectronics give researchers a remote control for biological robots
Liz Ahlberg Touchstone
First, they walked. Then, they saw the light. Now, miniature biological robots have gained a new trick: remote control.
Team streamlines DNA collection, analysis for elephant conservation
Diana Yates
A new DNA-collection approach allows scientists to capture genetic information from elephants without disturbing the animals or putting their own safety in j
How do methanotrophs handle the toxic effects of hydrogen sulfide?
Ananya Sen
Methanotrophs—organisms that grow by consuming methane—seem to be perfect for alleviating global warming, since methane accounts for about 30% of this effect.
New role of small RNAs in Salmonella infections uncovered
Ananya Sen
Salmonella are food-borne pathogens that infect millions of people a year.
Researchers design educational course for Illinois practitioners to address lack of knowledge on tick-borne diseases
Shelby Lawson
Anyone who enjoys taking walks through the woods or grassy fields when the weather is warm knows that checking for ticks afterward is a must.
