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Nobel Prize laureate Venki Ramakrishnan to give Pioneers Lecture

[ ] Dr. Venki Ramakrishnan, Nobel Prize laureate and Group Leader in the MRC Laboratory of Molecular Biology on the Cambridge Biomedical Campus, United Kingdom, will be presenting his…

New insight into crosstalk between cancer cells and their environment

[ ] Most solid tumors become stiff as the cancer progresses. Although researchers recognize that the environment around the cancer cells influences their behavior, it is unclear how…

Pioneering research focused on supercharging nature gets multimillion funding boost

[ ] By 2050, an estimated 10Gt of CO2 per annum needs to be removed from the atmosphere to meet the goals of the Paris Climate Agreement. However currently there are no proven…

Genomics for Faith discusses gene editing with local faith communities

[ ] Technological advancements in genomics have led to major developments in the areas of medicine, energy, and agriculture, that are impacting society at large. Due to the pace of…

New platform SHIELD can effectively screen for protective DNA elements in human cells

[ ] The human genome consists of roughly 20,000 genes. Most of those genes contain instructions for making proteins, which work to build, repair, and regulate everything in our bodies…

Bringing cells to life … and to Minecraft: $30M NSF grant to support whole-cell modeling

[ ] Researchers, policymakers, and Minecraft players can look forward to the a new research center. Supported by a $30 million U.S. National Science Foundation grant, the NSF Science…

ER-positive breast cancer presents differing metabolic signatures in African American, white women

[ ] New research found the most common form of breast cancer presents differing metabolic signatures in the blood of African American women with estrogen receptor-positive breast…

IGB profile: Kenny Jops

[ ] Using mathematical models to explain plant community structures If you have any preconceived notions of what a mathematician is supposed to sound like, perhaps based on…

Study links epigenetic changes to historic trauma in Alaska Native communities

[ ] Researchers investigated the relationship between historical traumatic events experienced by Alaska Native communities and epigenetic markers on genes that previous studies have…

Metabolic Glycan Labeling Approach Shows Promise for Improving Dendritic Cell Vaccines

[ ] Hua Wang (RBTE), a professor of Materials Science and Engineering, and his research group are passionate about developing novel – but simple – solutions to not only improve the…

Three IGB members assume new Cancer Center at Illinois leadership roles

[ ] The Cancer Center at Illinois (CCIL) is reshaping its core leadership team, including three transitions in leadership positions by IGB members. These changes reflect the institute…

New Team Science Leadership Program aims to form new collaborations among mid-career faculty

[ ] The Team Science Leadership Program is a new program being offered by the Carl R. Woese Institute for Genomic Biology, consisting of a series of workshops that bring together…

Di-isononyl phthalate disrupts pregnancy in mice, study finds

[ ] We are constantly exposed to phthalates in our environment through plastic products such as storage containers, medical devices, packages, fabrics, and toys. Specifically, di-…

A Galápagos Island warbler population does not recognize call signaling mainland threat

[ ] Researchers are realizing that animal communication is more complicated than previously thought, and that the information animals share in their vocalizations can be complex. For…

Researchers Develop a ‘Sweet’ Strategy for Targeted Cancer Therapeutics

[ ] Researchers have demonstrated a novel two-step strategy to label and eradicate cancer stem-like cells (CSC) to improve cancer treatment prognosis. CSCs are small sub-populations…

Climate Win-Win: Enhanced Weathering

[ ] Applying ground-up silicate rock to Midwestern farm fields can capture significant amounts of carbon dioxide and prevent it from accumulating in the atmosphere, according to a new…

Polygenic risk scores need better regulation, study argues

[ ] Polygenic risk scores (PGSs) are used to predict an individual’s risk for particular conditions using data from multiple genes. Although the scores may be able to provide valuable…

IGB profile: Joseph Irudayaraj

[ ] Joseph Irudayaraj (CGD/EIRH) is a Founder Professor in Bioengineering. His lab uses engineering, biology, and computer science to develop smart therapeutics and to understand…

Remembering Carl Woese through the Undergraduate Research Scholar Program

[ ] Every summer, the Carl R. Woese Undergraduate Research Scholar Program helps students conduct research on a full-time basis over the summer. The program is designed to inspire…

Illinois study reveals genetic secrets of America's favorite snack

[ ] In its simplest form, popcorn is pretty uncomplicated. Most supermarket varieties offer the choice of two kernel colors, yellow or white, and two kernel shapes, pointed or pearl.…