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Mining for anti-infectious Molecules from Genomes

The Mining for anti-infectious Molecules from Genomes theme identifies undiscovered microbial sources with medical potential for new antibiotics and other beneficial drugs and investigates the use of antibody-based strategies against avian influenza.

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Researchers genetically engineered the metabolic pathways in yeast to produce oxalic acid, which can be used to extract free rare earth elements from low-grade ore. Graphic courtesy Dan Herchek/LLNL
Diwakar Shukla, professor of chemical and biomolecular engineering
The research team included (from left) Postdoctoral Researcher Yujie Yuan, Professor of Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering Huimin Zhao, PhD student Wesley Harrison, Postdoctoral Researcher Zhengyi Zhang, and Postdoctoral Researcher Maolin Li (not pictured)
The proposed viral testing method will be developed for fast, easy and affordable use by healthcare providers at community testing centers.
Stephen Long, Stanley O. Ikenberry Endowed Chair Emeritus (deceased)
Illinois researcher Diwaker Shukla shows how deep learning and large-scale computer simulations can help lead the search for safe synthetic cannabinoid-based pharmaceuticals. Photo by Fred Zwicky