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Undergrads explore the world through MCB's study abroad programs
MCB and biochemistry majors studying abroad in Stockholm, Sweden, share an inside look at how the experience has enriched their academic and personal lives.
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Michael Recny (PhD, biochemistry, ’83)
From helping bring a powerful, first-in-class HIV treatment to market to his most recent position as the CEO and co-owner of a preclinical contract research organization, Michael Recny (PhD,...
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Machine-learning model can distinguish antibody targets
A new study from the School of Molecular & Cellular Biology shows that it is possible to use the genetic sequences of a person’s antibodies to predict what pathogens those antibodies will target. Reported in the journal Immunity, the new approach successfully differentiates between antibodies...
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Cancer Center at Illinois team finds treatment of liver metastases in breast cancer patients improved by low-carb diets
Urbana, Ill. – A new study by Cancer Center at Illinois Education Program Leader, Zeynep Madak-Erdogan and her team, have found a new mechanism of endocrine resistance in breast cancers metastasized to the liver.
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Decoding Life with MCB: Decoy Proteins
Life is extraordinary. So is the work we do. In a brand new podcast, Decoding Life with MCB, the School of Molecular and Cellular Biology at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign explores the impact of our students, faculty, staff, and alumni in each episode.
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Taboo Buster: Nicole Williams works to improve women’s reproductive health through education and new treatment options
Nicole Williams is founder and CEO of the Gynecology Institute of Chicago. The institute provides services to 20,000 patients, combining alternative and traditional medicine and offering techniques ranging from acupuncture to a leading-edge, minimally invasive procedure for treating fibroids, which...
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Scientists join together to present findings on impact of lipids on metabolic diseases
The University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign recently hosted the 4th Big Ten Academic Alliance Lipid meeting, bringing together dozens of scientists from across the country to share their expertise on how lipids impact metabolic diseases.
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'Molecular Velcro' enables tissues to sense, react to mechanical force
The Velcro-like cellular proteins that hold cells and tissues together also perform critical functions when they experience increased tension. A new University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign study observed that when tugged upon in a controlled manner, these proteins – called cadherins – communicate...
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Biochemistry professor Nicholas Wu awarded Michelson Prize to advance vaccine, immunology research
The Michelson Medical Research Foundation and Human Vaccines Project on Tuesday recognized three outstanding early career researchers, including University of Illinois biochemistry professor Nicholas Wu, with the Michelson Prizes: Next Generation Grants. Each winner will be awarded $150,000 to...
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University of Illinois alumni establish scholarship fund for undergraduate students
Illinois alumni Drs. Carole and Alan Stivers recently established a BEST Scholarship Endowment Fund to support outstanding undergraduates in the School of Molecular & Cellular Biology. The Biology, Experience, Scholarship, and Training (BEST) Program was established by the School of MCB and...