News Archive
New approach drives bacteria to produce potential antibiotic, antiparasitic compounds
Diana Yates
Researchers have developed a method to spur the production of new antibiotic or antiparasitic compounds hiding in the genomes of actinobacteria, which are the source of drugs su
Cowbirds change their eggs’ sex ratio based on breeding time
Ananya Sen
Brown-headed cowbirds show a bias in the sex ratio of their offspring depending on the time of the breeding season, researchers report in a new study.
Undergrad-led study suggests environment modifications could maximize productivity
Amanda Nguyen
The crops we grow in the field often form dense canopies with many overlapping leaves, such that young “sun leaves” at the top of the canopy are exposed to full sunlight with ol
Simulated sea slug gets addicted to drug
Diana Yates
Scientists built a computer model of a simple brain network based on that of a sea slug, taught it how to get food, gave it an appetite and the ability to experience reward, add
Research Finds Multiple COVID-19 Strains Can Co-Exist in Patients
Aaron Seidlitz
A workgroup including Illinois Computer Science professors Mohammed El-Kebir (IGOH) and
Gene Robinson named interim dean of the College of LAS
Dave Evenson
Gene Robinson, IGB director and a professor of entomology, has been named interim dea
Researchers Shed Light on New Enzymatic Reaction
Jenna Kurtzweil
Researchers have identified key ingredients for producing high-value chemical compounds in an environmentally friendly fashion: repurposed enzymes, curiosity, and a little bit o
Bacteria show their metal: An evolutionary path to survival
An investigation of two closely related proteins from a pathogenic bacterium has illustrated for the first time how evolution can shape the use of essential metals by enzymes.
IGB Return to Work Details
On June 3 the IGB will begin a limited re-opening. Modifications have been made to the building, and adjustments must be made to daily routines.
IGB Outreach Receives First Grant For STEAM TRAIN Project
Alisa King
This year, the STEAM TRAIN (Transdisciplinary Research Across Institutional Near-Peers) project conceived by the IGB outreach staff was one of five projects awarded seed funding
At-home activities for families and friends
As we all adjust to new health recommendations and wellness practices we may be finding ourselves at home much more than ever before.
Environmental contaminants alter gut microbiome, health
Diana Yates
The microbes that inhabit our bodies are influenced by what we eat, drink, breathe and absorb through our skin, and most of us are chronically exposed to natural and human-made
