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Fungi are at the root of tropical forest diversity–or lack thereof, study finds
University of Illinois plant biology professor James Dalling, graduate student Adriana Corrales and their colleagues found that fungi that associate with tree roots can profoundly influence plant diversity in a tropical forest.
Publication Date: 24 February 2016
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Publication Date: 12 February 2016
Forget butterflies and bees, box like an ant
Study measures speed of trap-jaw ant boxing
Publication Date: 12 February 2016
Before nature selects,
gene networks steer a course for evolution
Biologists and mathematicians at the University of Illinois work together to examine the developmental sources of variation within and between species
Publication Date: 09 February 2016
2016 World of Biology Photo Competition
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Publication Date: 09 February 2016
Second-generation biofuels can reduce emissions
Plant biology professor Evan DeLucia and co-authors found that the renewable fuel standard’s greater emphasis on second-generation biofuel can reduce emissions greatly despite economic considerations.
Publication Date: 29 January 2016
Seven Illinois researchers rank among the world’s most influential
Seven University of Illinois researchers have been named to the Thomson Reuters Highly Cited Researchers list for 2015. Among them are two faculty members of the School of Integrative Biology.
Publication Date: 23 December 2015
Alaskan boreal forest fires release more carbon than the trees can absorb
U. of I. professor Feng Sheng Hu led a study of carbon cycling and forest fires in the boreal forests of the Yukon Flats in Alaska.
Publication Date: 19 October 2015
Documentary featuring entomologist May Berenbaum debuts on BTN
Computer artist Donna Cox, left, entomologist May Berenbaum, center, and athlete Jean Driscoll were featured in the Big Ten Network documentary "Making Their Mark."
Publication Date: 16 September 2015
It's time to stop thinking in terms of food versus fuel
How farmers can sustainably, and affordably, meet humanity's growing demand for food and fuel
Publication Date: 14 September 2015