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Study links epigenetic changes to historic trauma in Alaska Native communities

Diana Yates

Researchers investigated the relationship between historical traumatic events experienced by Alaska Native communities and epigenetic markers on genes that…

Metabolic Glycan Labeling Approach Shows Promise for Improving Dendritic Cell Vaccines

Katie Brady

Hua Wang (RBTE), a professor of Materials Science and Engineering, and his research gro

Three IGB members assume new Cancer Center at Illinois leadership roles

Tyler Wolpert

The Cancer Center at Illinois (CCIL) is reshaping its core leadership team, including three transitions in leadership positions by IGB members.

New Team Science Leadership Program aims to form new collaborations among mid-career faculty

Shelby Lawson

The Team Science Leadership Program is a new program being offered by the Carl R.

Di-isononyl phthalate disrupts pregnancy in mice, study finds

Ananya Sen

We are constantly exposed to phthalates in our environment through plastic products such as storage containers, medical devices, packages, fabrics, and toys.

A Galápagos Island warbler population does not recognize call signaling mainland threat

Shelby Lawson

Researchers are realizing that animal communication is more complicated than previously thought, and that the information animals share in their vocalizations can be complex.…

Researchers Develop a ‘Sweet’ Strategy for Targeted Cancer Therapeutics

Katie Brady

Researchers have demonstrated a novel two-step strategy to label and eradicate cancer stem-like cells (CSC) to improve cancer treatment prognosis.

Climate Win-Win: Enhanced Weathering

Julie Wurth

Applying ground-up silicate rock to Midwestern farm fields can capture significant amounts of carbon dioxide and prevent it from accumulating in the atmosphere, according to a…

Polygenic risk scores need better regulation, study argues

Ananya Sen

Polygenic risk scores (PGSs) are used to predict an individual’s risk for particular conditions using data from multiple genes.

Joseph Irudayaraj

Ananya Sen

Joseph Irudayaraj (CGD/EIRH) is a Founder Professor in Bioengineering.

Illinois study reveals genetic secrets of America's favorite snack


In its simplest form, popcorn is pretty uncomplicated.

Engineered yeast used to influence gut microbiome of mice

Shelby Lawson

Scientists are becoming increasingly aware of how the human microbiome, or the collection of microbes the live on and inside of us, has a major connection to health and human…