News Archive
Genomics for Faith discusses gene editing with local faith communities
Shelby Lawson
Technological advancements in genomics have led to major developments in the areas of medicine, energy, and agriculture, that are impacting society at large.
New platform SHIELD can effectively screen for protective DNA elements in human cells
Shelby Lawson
The human genome consists of roughly 20,000 genes.
Bringing cells to life … and to Minecraft: $30M NSF grant to support whole-cell modeling
Jenna Kurtzweil
Researchers, policymakers, and Minecraft players can look forward to the a new research center.
Kenny Jops
Using mathematical models to explain plant community structures
Study links epigenetic changes to historic trauma in Alaska Native communities
Diana Yates
Researchers investigated the relationship between historical traumatic events experienced by Alaska Native communities and epigenetic markers on genes that previou
Metabolic Glycan Labeling Approach Shows Promise for Improving Dendritic Cell Vaccines
Katie Brady
Hua Wang (RBTE), a professor of Materials Science and Engineering, and his research gro
Three IGB members assume new Cancer Center at Illinois leadership roles
Tyler Wolpert
The Cancer Center at Illinois (CCIL) is reshaping its core leadership team, including three transitions in leadership positions by IGB members.
New Team Science Leadership Program aims to form new collaborations among mid-career faculty
Shelby Lawson
The Team Science Leadership Program is a new program being offered by the Carl R.
Di-isononyl phthalate disrupts pregnancy in mice, study finds
Ananya Sen
We are constantly exposed to phthalates in our environment through plastic products such as storage containers, medical devices, packages, fabrics, and toys.
A Galápagos Island warbler population does not recognize call signaling mainland threat
Shelby Lawson
Researchers are realizing that animal communication is more complicated than previously thought, and that the information animals share in their vocalizations can be complex.
Researchers Develop a ‘Sweet’ Strategy for Targeted Cancer Therapeutics
Katie Brady
Researchers have demonstrated a novel two-step strategy to label and eradicate cancer stem-like cells (CSC) to improve cancer treatment prognosis.
