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Researchers develop a new technique to treat middle ear infections
Ananya Sen
Middle ear infections, also known as otitis media, affect more than 80% of the children in the U.S.
DNAzymes could outperform protein enzymes for genetic engineering
Liz Ahlberg Touchstone
Move over, gene-editing proteins – there’s a smaller, cheaper, more specific genetic engineering tool on the block: DNAzymes – small DNA molecules that can function like protein
New health benefits of red seaweeds unveiled
Ananya Sen
Red seaweeds have been prevalent in the diets of Asian communities for thousands of years.
Cholesterol metabolite induces production of cancer-promoting vesicles
Diana Yates
Scientists working to understand the cellular processes linking high cholesterol to breast cancer recurrence and metastasis report that a byproduct of cholesterol metabolism cau
Undergraduate students selected as 2021 Woese Research Scholars
Ananya Sen
The Carl R. Woese Undergraduate Research Scholar program is designed to inspire students to pursue important scientific questions.
Adapting laboratory techniques for remote instruction
Ananya Sen
The COVID-19 pandemic forced instructors to adapt their courses for online learning.
Male piglets less resilient to stress when moms get sick during pregnancy
Lauren Quinn
When pigs get hit with significant illnesses during key stages of pregnancy, their immune response may negatively affect developing piglets, making them less productive on the f
New microscope discovery combines AI to detect disease, improve treatment
Ryann Monahan
A newly developed laser source and microscope are helping researchers better understand and search for biomarkers indicative of cancer and other diseases, offering new promise f
Microbial gene discovery could mean greater gut health
Lauren Quinn
As the owner of a human body, you’re carrying trillions of microbes with you everywhere you go.
Geology helps map kidney stone formation from tiny to troublesome
Liz Ahlberg Touchstone
Advanced microscope technology and cutting-edge geological science are giving new perspectives to an old medical mystery: How do kidney stones form, why are some people more sus
Novel pathway to support research for targeted treatments of cavities
Huan Song
Human teeth are home to many different types of bacteria.
Students complete their first STEAM TRAIN journey
Ananya Sen
Starting from September 2020, six groups of 38 students from Franklin STEAM Academy in Champaign met every Tuesday afternoon after school to conduct research on important topics
