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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…
Nine Illinois scientists rank among world's most influential, four from IGB
Nine researchers at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign have been named to the 2022 Clarivate Analytics Highly Cited Researchers list, with four from the IGB. The list…
15 Years of IGB: Collaborative initiatives at the forefront of science
Shelby Lawson
One of the Carl R. Woese Institute for Genomic Biology’s main goals is fostering partnerships between departments across campus to encourage more trans-disciplinary research.…
Developing alginate hydrogels that can support cell growth
Ananya Sen
Encapsulating cells—both prokaryotic and eukaryotic—allows researchers to carry out experiments in hydrated environments over prolonged periods of time. However, cell growth…
New Minflux microscope improves molecule tracking in live cells
Ananya Sen
Over the past century, our understanding of cells—the basic building blocks of living organisms—has progressed largely due to microscopes. The invention of fluorescence…
Students host Owl Night outreach event for second year, and it’s a real hoot!
Shelby Lawson
Students at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign once again hosted “Owl Night,” a public outreach event where people of all ages can learn about owl behavior and ecology…