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New study co-authored by EEB Associate Professor Phil Anderson reveals nuanced biomechanics of saber-toothed predators

A new paper published in The Anatomical Record sheds light on the biomechanical strategies of saber-toothed predators, offering a more nuanced view of how these iconic animals used their fearsome teeth. The study, "Sharpening Our Understanding of Saber-Tooth Biomechanics," was co-...

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CHAMPAIGN, Ill. — In a review in The Philosophical Transactions of the Royal Society B, Stephen Long, a professor of crop sciences and of...

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Plant Biology Associate Professor Amy Marshall Colon wins ASPB Award for Excellence in Education

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New approach makes AI adaptable for computer vision in crop breeding

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Dr. Rose Marks, Assistant Professor in the Department of Plant Biology has spearheaded a landmark international collaboration to chart the future of desiccation tolerance research. The resulting paper, “Life on the Dry Side: A Roadmap...

The otherworldly journeys of Integrative Biology 496

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Entomology professor Adam Dolezal speaks with WCIA about bee deaths reaching historic highs

In a recent WCIA news segment addressing the alarming rise in bee mortality rates in Central Illinois, SIB Entomology Professor Adam Dolezal provided his insights into the multifaceted challenges facing bee populations. During his interview, Dolezal highlighted that factors such as pathogens,...

Rain barrel basics: conserving water but not mosquito habitats

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Lawson brings renowned plant science expertise to Illinois

Growing up on an arable and livestock farm in Northumberland, the northernmost county in England, Tracy Lawson's childhood experience sparked a lifelong fascination with plants, setting the stage for her impressive career as a leading biologist.Now, as a globally recognized expert in plant biology...
College of Liberal Arts & Sciences School of Integrative Biology

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505 S. Goodwin Ave.

Urbana, IL 61801

217-333-3044

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