Molecular & Integrative Physiology (MIP)

Cancer Center at Illinois awards two MCB PhD students scholarships for research projects

2021-07-13

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Congratulations to two School of Molecular & Cellular Biology PhD students who have been awarded Cancer Center at Illinois (CCIL) Graduate Cancer Scholarships to pursue cancer research projects under the mentorship of Illinois scientists.

Neuroscientists uncover new neuronal circuitry that controls auditory sensory perception

2021-06-28

Multiphoton Fluorescence Confocal Microscope

A team of University of Illinois neuroscientists led by Baher Ibrahim and Daniel Llano recently published a study in eLife that furthers our understanding of how the brain perceives everyday sensory inputs.

MCB faculty among recipients of Cancer Center at Illinois seed grants

2021-06-23

Nine interdisciplinary projects designed by University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign faculty, including several from the School of Molecular & Cellular Biology, were selected for the Cancer Center at Illinois (CCIL) annual seed grant awards.

Cholesterol metabolite induces production of cancer-promoting vesicles

2021-06-09

Scientists working to understand the cellular processes linking high cholesterol to breast cancer recurrence and metastasis report that a byproduct of cholesterol metabolism causes some cells to send out cancer-promoting signals to other cells. These signals are packaged in membrane-bound...

Study assesses consequences of environmental contaminants on developing auditory system

2021-06-07

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A recent study characterized the physiological changes a common environmental chemical, polychlorinated biphenyls, induces on the developing brain and auditory systems. In contrast to the mechanisms that drive most hearing loss, PCBs are capable of restructuring parts of the central nervous system.

Researchers characterize natively bound lipids of a pentameric ligand-gated ion-channel in intact fragments of membrane

2021-06-07

Researcher pours ice to prepare specimens for cryo-EM.

Many researchers have postulated that the lipid composition of the membrane containing ion channels is critical for function. However, there are limited data about the structure and function of natively bound lipids. Some molecular simulation experiments have provided some insight; but, data from...

Congratulations to the 2021 student award winners!

2021-05-06

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The School of Molecular & Cellular Biology is pleased to announce the winners of its 2020-2021 student awards, fellowships, and scholarships.These awards recognize academic achievement, research accomplishments, and excellence in teaching.We’re proud to have so many outstanding students....

Investigating the role of Brd4 in diet-induced obesity

2021-05-04

A new study, published in JCI insight, looks at how Brd4, a regulator of the innate immune response, influences diet-induced obesity. The researchers believe that Brd4 could be used as a target for obesity and insulin resistance.

MCB PhD student selected for Beckman Institute Fellowship

2021-04-29

Beckman Institute tower framed by blooming trees.

Seven graduate students, including one from the School of Molecular & Cellular Biology, have been awarded 2021 Beckman Institute Graduate Fellowships. The program offers University of Illinois graduate students at the MA, MS, or PhD level the opportunity to pursue interdisciplinary research at...

MCB students, faculty, and staff recognized for their extraordinary efforts during COVID-19

2021-04-20

LAS Impact Award: Recognizing inspiring efforts during COVID-19

We’re proud to share the news that many School of Molecular & Cellular Biology students, faculty, and staff members have received College of Liberal Arts & Sciences Impact Awards. The awards, announced this week, recognize inspiring efforts during the COVID-19 pandemic. So many in our...

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