Cell Talk

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. 

ATP Binding

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

Feng in Chicago Tribune

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

Kranz Stops Staph Toxin

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

Metcalf Fights Malaria

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

Prasanth Published in Science

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