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As scientists and educators, SIB strives towards providing a world-class academic hub filled with innovative programs that merge the life sciences at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign. Through cutting-edge research and immersive, hands-on learning, SIB equips students to explore a wide range of disciplines, including genetics and evolution, plant and animal anatomy and physiology, ecology and behavior, and molecular biology. Whether you're looking to tackle global challenges like climate change and biodiversity conservation or advance the frontiers of biotechnology and health, SIB provides a dynamic environment for discovery and collaboration. 

 

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Splitting hairs to keep the public safe
CHAMPAIGN, Ill. – Counting the marginal dorsal hairs on blacklegged tick larvae would probably be a tedious affair for most people. But it is a normal day for me in the Medical Entomology Laboratory of the...
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Tuning in to fluorescence to farm smarter: monitoring plant light use saves indoor farm energy costs
Plant owners with a so-called green thumb often seem to have a more finely tuned sense of what their plants need than the rest of us. A new “smart lighting” system for indoor vertical farms grants this ability on a facility-wide scale, responsively meeting plants’ needs while reducing energy...
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43rd Annual Insect Fear Film Festival
Press ReleaseDate: Feb 11, 2025Contact: Joseph Spina or Ember Clodfelterjmspina2@illinois.edu or enc3@illinois.eduWebsite: https://publish.illinois.edu/...
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Academic Advisor Christina Swanson named 2026 Student Success Champion Award Winner
SIB is proud to announce that Christina Swanson has been honored with the 2026 Student Success Champion Award. This distinguished...
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Genes from corn's wild ancestor change soil microbial community, improve sustainability
Corn bred with genes from wild relatives can reshape soil microbial communities and reduce nitrogen loss — with no yield reduction — according to new research from the University of Illinois Urbana-...
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EEB scientists reveal how fish skin helps protect against fast attacks
Scientists at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign have helped uncover how fish skin protects fish from sharp, fast attacks in the wild, and the research highlights how curiosity, creativity, and mentorship can come together to drive discovery. The study was co-authored by...

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