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New role of small RNAs in Salmonella infections uncovered
Ananya Sen
Salmonella are food-borne pathogens that infect millions of people a year.
Researchers design educational course for Illinois practitioners to address lack of knowledge on tick-borne diseases
Shelby Lawson
Anyone who enjoys taking walks through the woods or grassy fields when the weather is warm knows that checking for ticks afterward is a must.
Cluster hires facilitate long-term institutional success
Ananya Sen
In light of long-standing inequities in STEM representation, many universities are now recognizing the value of diversity in higher education.
Bees and Beekeeping Short Course
Bees and Beekeeping Short Course at the University of Illinois - May 21st, 2022
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Roy J. Carver Charitable Trust Funds New Research Focus at IGB
Roy J. Carver Charitable Trust Funds New Research Focus at Institute for Genomic Biology
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Brain Gene Expression Changes When Honey Bees Go the Distance
Tricking honey bees into thinking they have traveled long distance to find food alters gene expression in their brains, researchers report this month.
Researchers Awarded $33.9 Million Grant to Study Enzyme Functions
A team of researchers led by University of Illinois biochemistry professor John A.
IGB Theme Leader Elected to American Academy of Microbiology
University of Illinois professor William Metcalf has been elected to Fellowship in the American Academy of Microbiology, a distinction awarded to microbiologists who have made o
IGB Theme Leader Elected to American Academy of Microbiology
University of Illinois professor William Metcalf has been elected to Fellowship in the American Academy of Microbiology, a distinction awarded to microbiologists who have made o
