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Lauren Quinn | February 26, 2025

Genomic tools provide clearer view of health for endangered bats

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Lauren Quinn | February 25, 2025

In the weeds: Amaranth genomes reveal secrets of success

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Megan Allen | September 3, 2024

Illinois scientists to test modernized genetic model for optimized crop breeding

Two men are talking while holding documents and bags of items. One is wearing a red shirt, the other a blue shirt and orange cap. Other people in similar attire are visible in the background.
Lauren Quinn | August 21, 2024

Killing giant ragweed just got harder for some Wisconsin farmers

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Lauren Quinn | August 5, 2024

Hunt for herbicide solution in snap bean reveals master switch for stress resistance

Two-panel image. On the left, a person in a mask stands in a greenhouse beside a cart with plants and gardening supplies. On the right, an orange pumpkin is covered with small brown spots.
Lauren Quinn | July 10, 2024

Pumpkin disease not evolving, could make a difference for management

Four foxes of different colors sit and stand on wooden platforms in an enclosed outdoor habitat made of wire fencing and wooden planks. Trees are visible in the background.
Lauren Quinn | July 1, 2024

Genetic patterns of world’s farmed, domesticated foxes revealed via historical deep-dive

A small brown cow is pictured, along with a headshot of lead researcher Matt Wheeler.
Lauren Quinn | March 13, 2024

Milk to the rescue for diabetics? Illinois project creates first insulin-producing cow

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ACES News | February 29, 2024

Addressing societal concerns of genetic determinism of human behavior

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Lauren Quinn | October 3, 2023

Illinois-led project to sequence 400 soybean genomes, improve future crops

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Lauren Quinn | August 24, 2023

ACES expert: Viral evolution and the new BA.2.86 COVID variant

Corn cobs laid out on black lab bench
Lauren Quinn | June 27, 2023

Illinois study reveals genetic secrets of America's favorite snack