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Researchers Shed Light on New Enzymatic Reaction
Jenna Kurtzweil
Researchers have identified key ingredients for producing high-value chemical compounds in an environmentally friendly fashion: repurposed enzymes, curiosity, and a little bit…
Bacteria show their metal: An evolutionary path to survival
An investigation of two closely related proteins from a pathogenic bacterium has illustrated for the first time how evolution can shape the use of essential metals by enzymes.…
IGB Return to Work Details
On June 3 the IGB will begin a limited re-opening. Modifications have been made to the building, and adjustments must be made to daily routines. These will be in place for…
IGB Outreach Receives First Grant For STEAM TRAIN Project
Alisa King
This year, the STEAM TRAIN (Transdisciplinary Research Across Institutional Near-Peers) project conceived by the IGB outreach staff was one of five projects awarded seed…
At-home activities for families and friends
As we all adjust to new health recommendations and wellness practices we may be finding ourselves at home much more than ever before. Here at the IGB we want to connect with…
Environmental contaminants alter gut microbiome, health
Diana Yates
The microbes that inhabit our bodies are influenced by what we eat, drink, breathe and absorb through our skin, and most of us are chronically exposed to natural and human-made…
Rapid Screening Method Targets Fatty Acids in Yeast
Julie Wurth
Scientists engineering valuable microbes for renewable fuels and bioproducts have developed a fast, efficient way to identify the most promising varieties.
Researchers…
New IGB Theme Develops Engineered Living Systems with Novel Functionalities
Alisa King
For years, artificial systems - such as robots and machines - have been used for industrial applications, making a tremendous impact on society. However, steady progress made…
Faculty Receive Three NSF Rapid Grants For COVID-19 Testing
Allie Arp
Three Nick Holonyak Jr., Micro and Nanotechnology Lab (HMNTL) and IGB faculty members have received NSF Rapid Response Research (RAPID) program grants, all of which aim to…
Nanostimulators boost stem cells for muscle repair
Liz Ahlberg Touchstone
In regenerative medicine, an ideal treatment for patients whose muscles are damaged from lack of oxygen would be to invigorate them with an injection of their own stem cells.…
Thank you to our VTM team
IGB Communications
The IGB has been proud to help support the efforts to make COVID-19 testing more broadly available to those in need. Our recent efforts to create Viral Transport Medium (VTM)…
Spinal cord gives bio-bots walking rhythm
Liz Ahlberg Touchstone
Miniature biological robots are making greater strides than ever, thanks to the spinal cord directing their steps.
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign researchers…