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Undergrad-led study suggests environment modifications could maximize productivity
Amanda Nguyen
The crops we grow in the field often form dense canopies with many overlapping leaves, such that young “sun leaves” at the top of the canopy are exposed to full sunlight with…
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…