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Researchers at Illinois led by Claudio Grosman, professor of molecular and integrative physiology have painstakingly mapped the interior of a key component of the relay system that allows the neurotransmitter acetylcholine to get its message across. 

Associate Professor Steven Blanke and his team have identified the receptor for a toxin produced by ulcer-causing bacteria.

CDB professor Mary Schuler and her team discovered an enzyme that metabolizes DDT in malarial mosquitoes.

Biochemistry professor David Shapiro led his team to discover compounds that inhibit estrogen-dependent breast cancer cells.

Biochemist Emad Tajkorshid has created the first-ever simulation of a molecule binding to a protein.

MIP professor Albert Feng and his team have discovered how a frog can selectively listen for its mate's calls.

Biochemistry professor David Kranz and his team have developed a treatment for antiobiotic resistant staph bacteria.

Microbiology professor William Metcalf and his team have developed a way to mass-produce an antimalarial compound.

Professors Gene Robinson and David Clayton review the link between genes and behavior in the latest issue of Science.

Assistant Professor of CDB Supriya Prasanth coauthored a paper detailing the novel role of an important cell division protein.