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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

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 dea

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.

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.

Environmental contaminants alter gut microbiome, health

Diana Yates

The microbes that inhabit our bodies are influenced by what we eat, drink, breathe and absorb through our skin, and most of us are chronically exposed to natural and human-made…

Rapid Screening Method Targets Fatty Acids in Yeast

Julie Wurth

Scientists engineering valuable microbes for renewable fuels and bioproducts have developed a fast, efficient way to identify the most promising varieties.

New IGB Theme Develops Engineered Living Systems with Novel Functionalities

Alisa King

For years, artificial systems - such as robots and machines - have been used for industrial applications, making a tremendous impact on society.

Faculty Receive Three NSF Rapid Grants For COVID-19 Testing

Allie Arp

Three Nick Holonyak Jr., Micro and Nanotechnology Lab (HMNTL) and IGB faculty members have received NSF Rapid Response Research (RAPID) program grants, all of which aim to…