Several ancient-looking jars containing soil sit at ground level in the Morrow Plots, established in 1876. Among the jars is an 1860’s era photograph of Dr. Cyril Hopkins and an assistant, dressed in full suits and hats, sampling the Morrow Plots in 1904.
Lauren Quinn | March 6, 2024

Researcher calls on Illinois landowners to participate in historic soil analysis

students meeting with Barrett
Leslie Myrick | March 5, 2024

Renowned international economist Chris Barrett visits Illinois for lecture and discussions

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ACES News | March 4, 2024

Celebrate National Nutrition Month at annual fair on March 6

Beth Conerty, Carly McCrory-McKay, and Nicole Bateman (L-R) helped form the iFAB Tech Hub to spur economic growth and job creation in Central Illinois through biomanufacturing and precision fermentation. Photo credit: Anna Longworth Photography
Claire Benjamin | March 4, 2024

iFAB partners commit $680 million, seek EDA funding for Central Illinois biomanufacturing hub

Juli Jespersen holds a cardboard box filled with yellow chicks. In the background, white plastic chicken pens are visible.
Lauren Quinn | March 4, 2024

Illinois study: Supporting disease-challenged broiler chickens through nutrition

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ACES News | February 29, 2024

Addressing societal concerns of genetic determinism of human behavior

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Marianne Stein | February 29, 2024

Refrigerate lettuce to reduce risk of E. coli contamination, researchers say

A large group of INI students pose for a picture.
Jennifer Abbott | February 27, 2024

Support program recruits incoming neurodivergent students at U. of I.

Group of women sitting around a table talking and taking notes
Rylee Sjuts | February 26, 2024

Women, Money & Power online course open to public

from left: molecular and integrative physiology professor Erik R. Nelson; Kelly Swanson, the director of the Division of Nutritional Sciences and the Kraft Heinz Endowed Professor in Human Nutrition; and animal sciences professor Brett R. Loman.
Illinois News Bureau | February 22, 2024

Mice study suggests metabolic diseases may be driven by gut microbiome, loss of ovarian hormones

TeKisha Rice and Brian Ogolsky
Marianne Stein | February 22, 2024

How discrimination, class, and gender intersect to affect Black Americans’ well-being

Madhu Khanna headshot
Lauren Quinn | February 22, 2024

Despite uncertainties, cellulosic biofuels still a win for ground transportation