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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.

Poachers beware: New online tool traces illegal lion products back to source

Lauren Quinn

A new conservation tool from the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign is helping protect lions across Africa, where populations h

New antifungal molecule shows ability to kill fungi without toxicity in human cells, mice

Liz Ahlberg Touchstone

A new antifungal molecule, devised by tweaking the structure of prominent antifungal drug Amphotericin B, has the potential to harness the drug’s power against fungal…

Climate-smart cows could deliver 10-20x more milk in Global South

Lauren Quinn

A team of animal scientists from the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign is set to deliver a potential game changer for subsistence farmers in Tanzania: cows that produce…

Research suggests sentinel warning calls may be universally understood across continents

Shelby Lawson

Animals often use vocalizations to warn of nearby danger to others.

Single model predicts trends in employment, microbiomes, forests

Diana Yates

Researchers report that a single, simplified model can predict population fluctuations in three unrelated realms: urban employment, human gut microbiomes and tropical forests…

Community-wide collaborative art piece features locally foraged flora and fauna

Shelby Lawson

Did you ever collect something from nature as a kid, preserving it to recall cherished memories later in time?