About 12,000 years ago, early humans began directly shaping nature through selective breeding of plants and animals. This moment in time is called the Agricultural Revolution. What humans eat today, in Chicago and around the globe, is a direct result of the advances made thousands of years before any of us were ever born. But the truth is that the Agricultural Revolution never stopped. In some ways, it’s just begun… Continue reading “Engineering Plants: The 12,000 Year Plan”
This summer, researchers at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign developed a comprehensive program, called SHIELD, to mitigate the spread of SARS-CoV-2, the virus responsible for COVID-19. One key to the program is a new, highly-specific test for SARS-CoV-2. Now, with a game-changing new testing procedure available, the University of Illinois System has created a team called SHIELD Illinois to deploy the program across the state. Join University of Illinois leaders to learn how SHIELD works, how it makes testing more effective, and ultimately how the program will be rolled out beyond the University’s campus.
Learn about the cutting edge research being done in the world of animal/tick interaction in order to better human health outcomes!
Continue reading “The Power of Genomics: Optimizing Health Outcomes & Wildlife Conservation”
Learn how ancient DNA is currently being used to inform studies of human ancestry, our prehistoric interactions with animals, and our ancestors’ diets!
Continue reading “The Study of Ancient DNA: Knowledge from Unexpected Sources”
Dr. Kehl-Fie will discuss how a pathogen and host’s struggle for essential metals during an infection informs treatment development and expands our understanding of bacteria!
Continue reading “Lessons in Biology Taught by a Pathogen”
Join C2ST and Orson Morrison, PsyD for a candid discussion on mental health during the time of Covid-19 and coping strategies that can benefit you and your family! Continue reading “Mindfully Coping: Strategies for Children and Families During a Pandemic”
