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New Minflux microscope improves molecule tracking in live cells

[ ] Over the past century, our understanding of cells—the basic building blocks of living organisms—has progressed largely due to microscopes. The invention of fluorescence microscopy…

Students host Owl Night outreach event for second year, and it’s a real hoot!

[ ] Students at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign once again hosted “Owl Night,” a public outreach event where people of all ages can learn about owl behavior and ecology,…

Honey bees prosper with quality, not quantity, of food in novel laboratory setup

[ ] Honey bee workers collect pollen and nectar from a variety of flowering plants to use as a food source. Honey bees typically forage from up to 1-2 miles away from the hive, though…

CABBI Team Adds Powerful New Dimension to Phenotyping Next-Gen Bioenergy Crop

[ ] Miscanthus is one of the most promising perennial crops for bioenergy production since it is able to produce high yields with a small environmental footprint. This versatile grass…

AI, molecule machine join forces to generalize automated chemistry

[ ] Artificial intelligence, “building-block” chemistry and a molecule-making machine teamed up to find the best general reaction conditions for synthesizing chemicals important to…

Fostering dialogue between scientists and faith communities

[ ] There are several daunting challenges that our society has to collectively face in the coming decades, including climate change, food insecurity, and the spread of infectious…

IGB Gene Drive aims to broaden science accessibility

[ ] Advances in genomic studies have now permeated all aspects of our lives from agriculture to health and wellness. It is therefore becoming increasingly important to help the…

Collaborative team at IGB discovers new natural products at unprecedented speed

[ ] Many of the drugs we utilize in modern medicine are naturally produced by microbes. Penicillin, an antibiotic derived from certain molds, is one of the most notable natural…

Apply for an IGB Postdoctoral Fellowship

[ ] The IGB is once again offering fellowships for truly exceptional young scholars who have completed their PhD or other relevant terminal degree within the last two years, who are…

Predicting mortality risks using smartphones

[ ] Healthcare professionals have long recognized the association of physical activity with mortality risk—those who engage in more moderate-to-vigorous activity have lower mortality…

Burke elected to National Academy of Medicine

[ ] Dr. Martin D. Burke (MMG), a University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign professor of chemistry and of the Carle Illinois College of Medicine, has been elected to the National Academy…

iGEM 2022 Team: Seeking Solution to the Nitrate Problem

[ ] Update: The Illinois team’s “Curli Capture” was awarded a bronze medal at the International Genetically Engineered Machine (iGEM) 2022 competition. The seven-member student team…

15 Years of IGB: Centers of the Institute

[ ] The Carl R. Woese Institute for Genomic Biology has hosted numerous research centers over the years, fostering collaboration between researchers at the IGB and external partners,…

Researchers explore gene interactions in influenza to help improve accuracy of flu vaccines

[ ] The influenza virus, which causes the flu, is a major public health issue, infecting millions of people and estimated to cost $10 billion in direct medical costs in the United…

Sihai Dave Zhao appointed Director of Computational Genomics

[ ] Sihai Dave Zhao (GNDP), an associate professor of statistics, has been appointed the Director of Computational Genomics at the Carl R. Woese Institute for Genomic Biology. Zhao…

New IGB center dedicated to machine learning and predictive modeling

[ ] A new Center for Artificial Intelligence and Modeling will be established at the Carl R. Woese Institute for Genomic Biology. It will be led by Sergei Maslov (CABBI), a professor…

New grant awarded to study the importance of salmon to the Kenaitze Indian Tribe

[ ] A community-based project, conducted by researchers at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign in collaboration with the Kenaitze Indian Tribe and Kenai Peninsula College, has…

DNA nets capture COVID-19 virus in low-cost rapid-testing platform

[ ] Tiny nets woven from DNA strands can ensnare the spike protein of the virus that causes COVID-19, lighting up the virus for a fast-yet-sensitive diagnostic test – and also…

Researchers receive NCI grant to develop targeted cancer immunotherapies

[ ] Hua Wang (RBTE), a Materials Science and Engineering assistant professor, was recently awarded a 2.26M Research Project grant from the National Cancer Institute, which will…

IGB’s “Art of Science” exhibit now on display at the Keck Center

[ ] The Cultural Programs of the National Academy of Sciences is now displaying “Art of Science”, an exhibition of artwork from the Carl R. Woese Institute for Genomic Biology located…