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Combined use of alcohol and THC can affect rat brains, study finds

Ananya Sen

The increased legalization of cannabis over the past several years can potentially increase its co-use with alcohol.

In TED Talk, Long describes three photosynthetic changes that boost crop yields

Diana Yates

In a newly released TED Talk, 

Fish brains may provide insight into the molecular basis of decision-making

Kevin Neumann

How do animals make decisions when faced with competing demands, and how have decision making processes evolved over time?

Team discovers rules for breaking into Pseudomonas

Diana Yates

Researchers report in the journal Nature that they have found a way to get antibacterial drugs through the nearly impenetrable outer membrane of Pseudomonas aeruginosa,

Fish IgM structure sheds light on antibody evolution, study finds

Ananya Sen

Antibodies—proteins that are produced by our immune system to protect us—are crucial for recognizing and getting rid of unwanted substances, or antigens, in our body.

Unprecedented Compound Takes a Step Toward Breast Cancer Clinical Trials

Jonathan King

Estrogen receptor-positive breast cancer is the most common form of breast cancer, affecting approximately 75% of breast cancer patients.

Predicting the response of fungal genes using FUN-PROSE

Ananya Sen

Signals from the environment set off a cascade of changes that affect different genes in different ways.

Pushing the Boundaries of Eco-friendly Chemical Production

Julie Wurth

A team of pioneering researchers from the Center for Advanced Bioenergy and Bioproducts Innovation (CABBI) has made a significant leap forward in the complex world of molecular…

Eight Illinois scientists rank among world's most influential, five from IGB

LOIS YOKSOULIAN

Eight researchers at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign have been named to the 2023 Clarivate Analytics Highly Cited Researchers list, with five from the…

New study indicates C4 crops less sensitive to ozone pollution than C3 crops

April Wendling

Ozone (O3) in the troposphere negatively impacts crop growth and development, causing significant decreases in crop yield worldwide.

Researchers optimize cervix visualization for pelvic exams

Ananya Sen

One of the biggest challenges physicians face during pelvic exams is the collapse of the lateral vaginal walls, which obstructs their view of the cervix.

Evaluating a novel treatment for Alzheimer’s disease using gene editing and fluorescent imaging

Kevin Neumann

Gene editing, brain slicing, and glowing proteins, all in the pursuit of improved treatment for a disease that has befuddled the medical community for years.