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New committee for the IGB DEI Advisory Group announced
Shelby Lawson
At the forefront of pioneering research, the Carl R. Woese Institute for Genomic Biology is dedicated to addressing pressing societal challenges in areas such as energy,…
Nobel Prize laureate Venki Ramakrishnan to give Pioneers Lecture
IGB Communications
Dr. Venki Ramakrishnan, Nobel Prize laureate and Group Leader in the MRC Laboratory of Molecular Biology on the Cambridge Biomedical Campus, United Kingdom, will be presenting…
Winners of the Center for Indigenous Science Scholarship announced
Ananya Sen
The Center for Indigenous Science is a collaboration between the American Indian studies program and the Carl R. Woese Institute for Genomic Biology. The Center aims to…
Illinois-led team puts cows and microbes to work to reduce greenhouse gases
Lauren Quinn
As we hurtle toward crucial tipping points on a warming planet, an international team of scientists is recruiting a surprising ally to make a powerful dent in greenhouse gas…
Illinois-led project to sequence 400 soybean genomes, improve future crops
Lauren Quinn
As a source of protein and biodiesel for cleaner renewable energy, soybean is an important crop worldwide. But is it performing to its full potential? An ambitious effort led…
New Pipeline Makes Valuable Organic Acid from Plants, Saving Money and Emissions
Julie Wurth
In a breakthrough for environmentally friendly chemical production, researchers at the Center for Advanced Bioenergy and Bioproducts Innovation (CABBI) have developed an…
Specific interneurons are important in aging-associated cognitive decline, study finds
Ananya Sen
Normal aging is usually associated with a decline in memory, although it is unclear what factors play a role. In a new study, researchers studied specific interneurons, which…
State politics, industry drive planetary health education for K-12 students in US
Sharita Forrest
As much of the U.S. broils under record-setting temperatures, battles wildfires and is rocked by fierce storms, a new study suggests that the science learning…
Ground Broken for CABBI Greenhouse
iSEE
Representatives from the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign broke ground Wednesday, Sept. 27, 2023, on a state-of-the-art greenhouse in…
New insight into crosstalk between cancer cells and their environment
Ananya Sen
Most solid tumors become stiff as the cancer progresses. Although researchers recognize that the environment around the cancer cells influences their behavior, it is unclear…
Pioneering research focused on supercharging nature gets multimillion funding boost
Cat Corlett
By 2050, an estimated 10Gt of CO2 per annum needs to be removed from the atmosphere to meet the goals of the Paris Climate Agreement. However currently there are no proven…
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. Due to the pace of…
