Carl R. Woese Institute for Genomic Biology

Study reveals 10,000 years of genetic continuity in North America

Diana Yates
May 4, 2017

Scientists engineer sugarcane to produce biodiesel, more sugar for ethanol

Claire Benjamin
May 4, 2017

Governor Recognizes IGB for 10 Years of Scientific Contribution to Illinois

March 29, 2017

Governor Bruce Rauner officially recognized the Carl R. Woese Institute for Genomic Biology (IGB) for celebrating ten years of genomic research addressing major societal issues…

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Newly characterized protein has potential to save US farmers millions annually

Claire Benjamin
March 31, 2017

IGB Announces New Partnership with ZEISS labs@location Program

March 13, 2017

A new agreement between the Carl R. Woese Institute for Genomic Biology (IGB) at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign and ZEISS has named the Core Facilities at IGB…

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Study links sulfide-producing bacteria and colon cancer in African-Americans

Diana Yates
March 15, 2017

Interdisciplinary Visions Past and Present: An Homage to The Biological Computer Laboratory in the IGB

Ned Prutzer
March 15, 2017

A New Tool for Genetically Engineering the Oldest Branch of Life

Kathryne Metcalf
July 3, 2017

New tool RODEO captures breadth of microbial biosynthetic potential

Claudia Lutz
March 1, 2017

In an age of booming biotechnology, it might be easy to forget how much we still rely on the bounty of the natural world. Some microbes make us sick, some keep us healthy,…

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