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Infection Genomics for One Health

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The Infection Genomics for One Health theme works to describe microbial communities and their genes across different natural and man-made environments.

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The rise of antibiotic resistance among the type of E. coli bacteria responsible for most foodborne illness is concerning because antibiotics are not advised for the infection, suggesting that the bacteria are acquiring resistance in the environment or during the food production process, said Illinois pathobiology professor Csaba Varga. Photo by Craig Pessman
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Shiga-producing E. coli infections becoming more resistant to antibiotics, study finds
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A research group co-led by the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign predicts that a surprisingly adaptable species of marine archaea will play an important role in reshaping biodiversity in the planet’s oceans as the climate changes. Photo by Fred Zwicky
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New study finds deep ocean microbes already prepared to tackle climate change
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The biocatalyst developed by Wei's laboratory enables the recovery of phosphate, a vital plant nutrient, from biorefinery wastewater. / Katie Brady
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Renewable biological catalyst carries the potential to transform wastewater into phosphorus resource
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The proposed viral testing method will be developed for fast, easy and affordable use by healthcare providers at community testing centers.
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New funding offers a path to a breakthrough in affordable, accessible viral testing
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In a new book, U. of I. professors Rebecca Smith, left, Rachel Roegman, right, and their colleagues in public health describe how communities can work together to keep their K-12 students safe and learning during a public health crisis like the COVID-19 pandemic. Photo by Michelle Hassel
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Book prepares K-12 leaders for the next public health crisis
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Abrar Hussain, left, Rebecca Smith and their colleagues mapped the distribution of three tick species across the state of Illinois. They compared this distribution to the incidence of tick-borne diseases in the state. Photo by Fred Zwicky
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Study identifies hotspots of disease-carrying ticks in Illinois
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