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Mining for anti-infectious Molecules from Genomes

The Mining for anti-infectious Molecules from Genomes theme identifies novel microbial sources with medical potential for new antibiotics. The theme also uses antibody sequences from humans, livestock, and birds to identify new mechanisms to fight infectious diseases.

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Dr. Martin Burke, M.D., Ph.D., Professor of Chemistry
A robot positions "bloccs" for assembly via automated, iterative carbon-carbon bond formation. Credit: Molecule Maker Lab
A team led by U. of I. chemical and biomolecular engineering professor Huimin Zhao was selected as a Genesis Mission Awardee by the Department of Energy. Photo by Michelle Hassel
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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