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CAIM working group
The IGB Center for Artificial Intelligence and Modeling (CAIM) is organizing a monthly working group to facilitate the matching of biological problems to quantitative methods.…
Spatial Omics Initiative working group
The IGB Computational Genomics would like to announce the Spatial Omics Initiative, to bring together researchers from different disciplines across the University of Illinois…
Anthony Digrado and Jessica Brinkworth to feature on Story Collider Podcast “Flora”
IGB Comms
Science storytelling organization The Story Collider develops “true, personal stories about science” as part of their mission to reveal the vibrant role that science plays in…
Researchers propose new structures to harvest untapped source of fresh water
Lois Yoksoulian
An almost limitless supply of fresh water exists in the form of water vapor above Earth’s oceans, yet remains untapped, researchers said. A new study from the University of…
Experts boost activity of potential therapeutic target in triple-negative breast cancer
Diana Yates
Less than 20% of diagnosed breast cancers are designated “triple-negative,” meaning that the affected tissues lack three types of receptors often found in other breast cancer…
Researchers determine genetic variants offered protection during Black Death, associated with current autoimmune disorders
Shelby Lawson
Infectious diseases are some of the strongest selective pressures in human evolution, selecting for genetic variants that increase resistance to infection. In the face of a…
Researchers investigate neuron differentiation in fruit fly brains
Shelby Lawson
The brains of all higher order animals are filled with a diverse array of neuron types, with specific shapes and functions. Yet, when these brains form during embryonic…
Organizing nanoparticles into pinwheel shapes offers new twist on engineered materials
Lois Yoksoulian
Researchers have developed a new strategy to help build materials with unique optical, magnetic, electronic and catalytic properties. These pinwheel-shaped structures self-…
Understanding the differences between healthy and type 2 diabetes-affected pancreatic islets
Ananya Sen
Pancreatic islets are mini-organs that make and release insulin and several other peptide hormones to control our glucose levels. Although various studies have previously…
New IGB center uses Indigenous Science frameworks for equitable and inclusive research
Shelby Lawson
The Carl R. Woese Institute for Genomic Biology is excited to announce the new Center for Indigenous Science, which aims to create a place for cutting edge research and…
Heng Ji and Brendan Harley to feature on Story Collider Podcast “Unlikely Paths”
IGB Comms
Science storytelling organization The Story Collider develops “true, personal stories about science” as part of their mission to reveal the vibrant role that science plays in…
Cluster hires facilitate long-term institutional success
Ananya Sen
In light of long-standing inequities in STEM representation, many universities are now recognizing the value of diversity in higher education. Achieving such diversity involves…