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Simulated sea slug gets addicted to drug
Diana Yates
Scientists built a computer model of a simple brain network based on that of a sea slug, taught it how to get food, gave it an appetite and the ability to experience reward,…
Research Finds Multiple COVID-19 Strains Can Co-Exist in Patients
Aaron Seidlitz
A workgroup including Illinois Computer Science professors Mohammed El-Kebir (IGOH) and Jian Peng (CABBI), as co-principal investigators, produced a …
Gene Robinson named interim dean of the College of LAS
Dave Evenson
Gene Robinson, IGB director and a professor of entomology, has been named interim dean of the College of Liberal Arts & Sciences.
Starting July 1, Robinson…
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…