blog posts primary for post 1081954790 Ninety percent of all diseases can be traced back to the gut and the health of the microbiome by The MicrobiologistJan 9, 2025 12:00 pm The Microbiologist (Jan. 6) That’s why researchers at U. of I.'s National Center for Supercomputing Applications are developing ways to map the microbiome to help create personalized nutrition plans for individuals. Share this Story Share Ninety percent of all diseases can be traced back to the gut and the health of the microbiome on Facebook Share Ninety percent of all diseases can be traced back to the gut and the health of the microbiome on X primary for post 1435353079 Physical neglect as damaging to children’s social development as abuse by Sharita ForrestJan 9, 2025 12:45 pm 'Maltreated children often feel shame and may have lower self-esteem and sense of belonging... Experiencing abuse or neglect may also cause children to anticipate rejection or victimization by their peers, making them less likely to reach out to others.' Share this Story Share Physical neglect as damaging to children’s social development as abuse on Facebook Share Physical neglect as damaging to children’s social development as abuse on X primary for post 1390404328 Will presidential transition affect potential East Coast dockworkers strike? by Phil CicioraJan 7, 2025 8:45 am An East Coast dockworkers strike during the presidential transition could snarl supply chains and lead to another spike in inflation, says Michael LeRoy, a labor expert at Illinois. 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Share this Story Share New law could mean bump in Social Security benefits for some public pensioners, expert says on Facebook Share New law could mean bump in Social Security benefits for some public pensioners, expert says on X primary for post 2082973131 Flying squirrel documented in U. of I.'s Brownfield Woods by Rosaling EssigJan 6, 2025 11:00 am A student researcher recently identified a Southern flying squirrel in Brownfield Woods. Flying squirrels are native to Illinois, but this was the first time one has been documented in the area in recent memory. Share this Story Share Flying squirrel documented in U. of I.'s Brownfield Woods on Facebook Share Flying squirrel documented in U. of I.'s Brownfield Woods on X primary for post 1792545686 For Illini in Chicago, it's like Cheers by Jonathan BlackJan 8, 2025 10:30 am Eric and Carrie Schmidt’s Illini-themed bar, Orange & Brew, earns local—and international—recognition. Share this Story Share For Illini in Chicago, it's like Cheers on Facebook Share For Illini in Chicago, it's like Cheers on X primary for post 196969076 Is the highly pathogenic avian influenza a threat to pets? by Diana YatesJan 8, 2025 10:00 am The American Veterinary Medical Association has issued recommendations for keeping pets and backyard flocks safe from highly pathogenic avian influenza, and the recommendations are also a useful guide for humans. Share this Story Share Is the highly pathogenic avian influenza a threat to pets? on Facebook Share Is the highly pathogenic avian influenza a threat to pets? on X primary for post 1409714845 Flashback: 1984 by Nicole CazleyJan 9, 2025 11:15 am Being a student in 1984 meant midnight movies at the Co-Ed and browsing vinyl at Record Service. Let’s travel back in time for a look at life on campus in the eighties. Share this Story Share Flashback: 1984 on Facebook Share Flashback: 1984 on X primary for post 214437306 Three 20-point scorers guide Illinois to dominant win over Penn State by Division of Intercollegiate AthleticsJan 9, 2025 10:45 am No. 13 Illinois earned its fifth-consecutive victory and its fourth-straight Big Ten win with a 91-52 win over Penn State on Wednesday night. Three Illini scorers finished with at least 20 points - Ben Humrichous, Morez Johnson Jr. and Tre White. Share this Story Share Three 20-point scorers guide Illinois to dominant win over Penn State on Facebook Share Three 20-point scorers guide Illinois to dominant win over Penn State on X primary for post 1558972206 Mentoring women in orthopedic surgery by Beth HartJan 2, 2025 11:30 am Less than 8% of practicing orthopedic surgeons in the U.S. are women. Carle Illinois College of Medicine is working to foster diversity in orthopedic surgery by providing mentorship along the way to a surgical career. Share this Story Share Mentoring women in orthopedic surgery on Facebook Share Mentoring women in orthopedic surgery on X primary for post 1042144912 Illini carry 4-game winning streak into Penn State matchup on Wednesday by Division of Intercollegiate AthleticsJan 7, 2025 1:45 pm #13 Illinois returns from its Pacific Northwest road swing, which included wins at No. 9 Oregon and Washington, to host Penn State Wednesday (8 p.m., BTN) in the first of back-to-back home games this week. Share this Story Share Illini carry 4-game winning streak into Penn State matchup on Wednesday on Facebook Share Illini carry 4-game winning streak into Penn State matchup on Wednesday on X primary for post 497956171 Citrus Bowl Champions: #20 Illinois Defeats #15 South Carolina by Division of Intercollegiate AthleticsJan 1, 2025 10:15 am Illini Football picked up their 10th win of the 2024 season, equaling the program single-season record and securing 10 victories for the first time since 2001. Josh McCray was named game MVP with two rushing touchdowns. Share this Story Share Citrus Bowl Champions: #20 Illinois Defeats #15 South Carolina on Facebook Share Citrus Bowl Champions: #20 Illinois Defeats #15 South Carolina on X primary for post 1009623602 America’s oldest Black town is in Illinois — and it’s dying by Chicago TribuneJan 7, 2025 8:45 am Chicago Tribune (Jan. 5) African American studies professor Sundiata Keita Cha-Jua and archaeologist Alleen Betzenhauser, both at U. of I., are spearheading efforts to uncover Brooklyn's history and revitalize the community. Share this Story Share America’s oldest Black town is in Illinois — and it’s dying on Facebook Share America’s oldest Black town is in Illinois — and it’s dying on X primary for post 465931835 Jakucionis earns second B1G Freshman of the Week honor by Division of Intercollegiate AthleticsJan 7, 2025 8:00 am Jakucionis earns his second Big Ten Freshman of the Week award this season, following recognition on Dec. 16. Jakucionis is currently averaging 16.4 points, 5.6 rebounds, and 5.4 rebounds on the season Share this Story Share Jakucionis earns second B1G Freshman of the Week honor on Facebook Share Jakucionis earns second B1G Freshman of the Week honor on X primary for post 539716529 Gene editing tool reduces Alzheimer’s plaque precursor in mice by Liz Ahlberg TouchstoneDec 23, 2024 1:30 pm A new gene editing tool that helps cellular machinery skip parts of genes responsible for diseases has been applied to reduce the formation of amyloid-beta plaque precursors in a mouse model of Alzheimer’s disease. Share this Story Share Gene editing tool reduces Alzheimer’s plaque precursor in mice on Facebook Share Gene editing tool reduces Alzheimer’s plaque precursor in mice on X primary for post 1860704407 Eugenics isn’t dead—it’s thriving in tech by Mother JonesJan 6, 2025 12:30 pm Mother Jones (Jan. 2) Eugenic researchers 'grew a global disinformation movement...to demonstrate poverty...as the result of inherited deficiencies that directly limited intellectual potential...Our contemporary datafication systems do this today.' Share this Story Share Eugenics isn’t dead—it’s thriving in tech on Facebook Share Eugenics isn’t dead—it’s thriving in tech on X primary for post 1427565217 NCSA: Encouraging the next generation of researchers by Dina MeekJan 2, 2025 12:30 pm This fall, NCSA's J.D. Graham helped lead a collaborative effort to bring an interactive STEAM event to Pleasant Acres Elementary School in Rantoul, which brought hands-on, immersive learning to K-5 students. Share this Story Share NCSA: Encouraging the next generation of researchers on Facebook Share NCSA: Encouraging the next generation of researchers on X primary for post 992035116 In memoriam: Donald L. Bitzer, father of PLATO by Eleanor WyllieJan 2, 2025 11:45 am A giant in the field of engineering, Bitzer was known as the 'father of PLATO' for his role in creating the ground-breaking computer-based education system at the U. of I. He was a co-inventor of the flat-screen panel plasma display. Share this Story Share In memoriam: Donald L. Bitzer, father of PLATO on Facebook Share In memoriam: Donald L. Bitzer, father of PLATO on X primary for post 846035180 Krannert Center top 10 patron favorites by Maureen ReaganDec 23, 2024 1:30 pm Krannert Center for the Performing Arts has served as a unique and vibrant home for impactful and thought-provoking performing arts events for over five decades. We asked Krannert Center patrons, what were your favorite performances? Share this Story Share Krannert Center top 10 patron favorites on Facebook Share Krannert Center top 10 patron favorites on X primary for post 1508977173 Gies researcher uses novel approach to uncover prevalence of earnings manipulation by Aaron BennettJan 6, 2025 11:00 am 'Because executives are often the only people who know that earnings have been manipulated, we thought it would be worthwhile to at least try asking executives directly about whether they have manipulated earnings,' said researcher Alex Vandenberg. 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Share this Story Share Illinois closes West Coast road trip with win over Washington on Facebook Share Illinois closes West Coast road trip with win over Washington on X primary for post 1077433703 Building one of Earth’s first commercially useful quantum computers - despite huge obstacles by Chicago TribuneJan 3, 2025 2:00 pm Chicago Tribune (Dec. 26) 'The potential for our work in the park to change the world is drawing comparisons to historic tech initiatives like the Manhattan Project or the development of Silicon Valley,' said U. of I. Professor Harley Johnson. Share this Story Share Building one of Earth’s first commercially useful quantum computers - despite huge obstacles on Facebook Share Building one of Earth’s first commercially useful quantum computers - despite huge obstacles on X primary for post 1671506418 Illinois soars past #9 Oregon in emphatic 109-77 road win by Division of Intercollegiate AthleticsJan 3, 2025 9:00 am The victory marked the Fighting Illini's first road win over a top-10 team since 2021, surpassing the 100-point scoring mark away from home for the first time since 2016. Share this Story Share Illinois soars past #9 Oregon in emphatic 109-77 road win on Facebook Share Illinois soars past #9 Oregon in emphatic 109-77 road win on X primary for post 2021011055 Many midwestern grain farmers will lose money this year, despite bumper crop by The GuardianJan 2, 2025 2:30 pm The Guardian (Dec. 30) Even producers in top ag states such as Illinois, losses could be staggering. U. of I. economists estimate that the average Illinois farm could take a loss of $30,000 for 2024. Share this Story Share Many midwestern grain farmers will lose money this year, despite bumper crop on Facebook Share Many midwestern grain farmers will lose money this year, despite bumper crop on X primary for post 1538565435 What can the Notre-Dame restoration tell us about how we value historic structures? by Jodi HeckelDec 17, 2024 9:30 am 'Is the cathedral still Notre-Dame if we give it a glass roof and steel columns? The restoration team, with tremendous public input, decided not... In the end, we still want to be able to recognize that landmark building as continuing to tell its story.' Share this Story Share What can the Notre-Dame restoration tell us about how we value historic structures? on Facebook Share What can the Notre-Dame restoration tell us about how we value historic structures? on X primary for post 1301634325 #22 Illini face top-10 challenge tonight at #9 Oregon by Division of Intercollegiate AthleticsJan 2, 2025 8:30 am Illinois opens the 2025 calendar year with a trip to the Pacific Northwest to face new Big Ten members Oregon and Washington, beginning Thursday night in Eugene against the No. 9-ranked Ducks (9 p.m. CT, FS1). Share this Story Share #22 Illini face top-10 challenge tonight at #9 Oregon on Facebook Share #22 Illini face top-10 challenge tonight at #9 Oregon on X primary for post 732851285 Boswell records triple-double, Illinois cruises past Chicago State by Division of Intercollegiate AthleticsDec 30, 2024 11:00 am Illinois closed the calendar year with a dominant 117-64 win over Chicago State on Sunday. The Illini surpassed the 100-point mark for the second time this season in their final home nonconference game of the season. Share this Story Share Boswell records triple-double, Illinois cruises past Chicago State on Facebook Share Boswell records triple-double, Illinois cruises past Chicago State on X primary for post 1519576760 New model helps e-vendors decide whether to dump underperforming products by Phil CicioraDec 19, 2024 8:45 am The 'Two-stage classification model' excels in predicting a sequence of future product ratings for consumer goods and classifying them as problematic or not, which is important for maintaining a vendor's brand reputation. Share this Story Share New model helps e-vendors decide whether to dump underperforming products on Facebook Share New model helps e-vendors decide whether to dump underperforming products on X primary for post 637733094 Hangouts: Favorite bars, restaurants and other haunts through the decades by Ryan RossDec 19, 2024 9:30 am It’s 1933: Prohibition is ending after 13 inglorious years, and on Daniel Street in Champaign, Kamerer’s Pharmacy is expanding—opening a fried chicken restaurant in the building next door. U of I students call it 'KAMS.' 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Share this Story Share Most cases of bird flu in humans caused by drinking raw milk on Facebook Share Most cases of bird flu in humans caused by drinking raw milk on X primary for post 35245320 Braggin' Rights victory: Illinois downs Missouri on Jakucionis game-winner by Division of Intercollegiate AthleticsDec 23, 2024 8:15 am The Fighting Illini went 22-for-23 from the free-throw line and took advantage of their dominance on the glass by scoring 13 second-chance points on 12 offensive boards. The Illini won the overall rebounding battle, 42-30. Share this Story Share Braggin' Rights victory: Illinois downs Missouri on Jakucionis game-winner on Facebook Share Braggin' Rights victory: Illinois downs Missouri on Jakucionis game-winner on X primary for post 1565307516 A temporary farewell to the Altgeld bells by Jodi HeckelDec 20, 2024 1:30 pm he tower’s 15 bells have provided a soundtrack for the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign campus for more than 100 years. Now they are being removed for the first time since they were installed in 1920. Share this Story Share A temporary farewell to the Altgeld bells on Facebook Share A temporary farewell to the Altgeld bells on X primary for post 644446779 The national decline in drug-overdose deaths: Cause for celebration? by Diana YatesDec 9, 2024 9:00 am CDC data show drug-overdose deaths declined more than 16% between June 2023 and June 2024. 'At face value, this looks encouraging, but this doesn’t tell the whole story,' says U. of I. professor Rachel Hoopsick . Share this Story Share The national decline in drug-overdose deaths: Cause for celebration? on Facebook Share The national decline in drug-overdose deaths: Cause for celebration? on X primary for post 1518428003 U. of I. agricultural education program selected for national award by Gary OchsDec 20, 2024 9:45 am The National Association of Agricultural Educators has granted its 2024 Outstanding Postsecondary Agriculture Program Award to the agricultural education concentration in the College of ACES. Share this Story Share U. of I. agricultural education program selected for national award on Facebook Share U. of I. agricultural education program selected for national award on X primary for post 1312177828 Braggin' Rights at stake Sunday in St. Louis by Division of Intercollegiate AthleticsDec 20, 2024 9:15 am The annual Braggin' Rights clash between Illinois and Missouri is Sunday afternoon in St. Louis (noon on ESPN). The Illini are looking for back-to-back victories for the first time since a stretch of five straight wins from 2013-17. Share this Story Share Braggin' Rights at stake Sunday in St. Louis on Facebook Share Braggin' Rights at stake Sunday in St. Louis on X primary for post 1353835931 Study offers insight into chloroplast evolution by Diana YatesDec 10, 2024 8:00 am Illinois chemistry researchers found evidence indicating that chloroplasts may have originated as energy-generating organelles and later evolved to support carbon assimilation in plant cells. Share this Story Share Study offers insight into chloroplast evolution on Facebook Share Study offers insight into chloroplast evolution on X primary for post 377262096 Developing novel energy solutions for sustainable aircraft 'from well to wake' by Debra Levy LarsonDec 13, 2024 8:30 am U. of I. researchers are working with Boeing to develop truly renewable energy solutions for aviation from well to wake - from processing raw materials into fuel, to measuring the emissions in the wake of an aircraft. Share this Story Share Developing novel energy solutions for sustainable aircraft 'from well to wake' on Facebook Share Developing novel energy solutions for sustainable aircraft 'from well to wake' on X primary for post 1892669996 Altgeld update video: Drilling 104 feet to preserve 128 years of history by Keith SutterfieldDec 11, 2024 11:15 am In spring 2023, the renovation of Altgeld Hall’s exterior began, and is currently in progress. Construction superintendent Nick Roussey explains the renovation process, with the hope that Altgeld will stand for another 200 years. Share this Story Share Altgeld update video: Drilling 104 feet to preserve 128 years of history on Facebook Share Altgeld update video: Drilling 104 feet to preserve 128 years of history on X primary for post 451541672 A student-run caroling hotline by Inside Higher EdDec 18, 2024 3:15 pm Inside Higher Ed (Dec. 18) Since 1960, the U. of I. has offered a phone-based caroling system that allows people around the country to call and be serenaded by students. Carolers respond to thousands of calls each winter. Share this Story Share A student-run caroling hotline on Facebook Share A student-run caroling hotline on X primary for post 1959519137 Professor Ying Fang elected to National Academy of Inventors by Chris BeuoyDec 18, 2024 1:45 pm A global leader in studying swine virus replication and pathogenesis, Fang was elected for developing vaccines and diagnostic test kits that have been used worldwide to protect the swine industry and public health. Share this Story Share Professor Ying Fang elected to National Academy of Inventors on Facebook Share Professor Ying Fang elected to National Academy of Inventors on X primary for post 592398280 Raina Terry receives AVCA All-American honors by Division of Intercollegiate AthleticsDec 18, 2024 1:30 pm For the first time in her illustrious five-year career at Illinois, volleyball's Raina Terry has been named an All-American by the American Volleyball Coaches Association. Terry set new records for the U. of I. in career kills, points and aces. Share this Story Share Raina Terry receives AVCA All-American honors on Facebook Share Raina Terry receives AVCA All-American honors on X primary for post 1399753869 New microbial risk model could inform better decisions by produce industry by Food Safety MagazineDec 18, 2024 8:15 am Food Safety (Dec. 16) U. of I. researchers developed a flexible model for estimating microbiological food safety risks in produce supplies, which industry can use to choose better risk management strategies for bacteria such as e-coli. Share this Story Share New microbial risk model could inform better decisions by produce industry on Facebook Share New microbial risk model could inform better decisions by produce industry on X primary for post 822487616 U. of I. historian: Midwest played a crucial role in Black freedom movements worldwide by Jodi HeckelDec 12, 2024 8:00 am The Midwest played a key role in incubating and expanding the ideas of political activist Marcus Garvey, not only in the U.S., but globally, Professor Erik McDuffie writes in his new book. Share this Story Share U. of I. historian: Midwest played a crucial role in Black freedom movements worldwide on Facebook Share U. of I. historian: Midwest played a crucial role in Black freedom movements worldwide on X primary for post 2068857673 Jakucionis named Big Ten Freshman of the Week by Division of Intercollegiate AthleticsDec 17, 2024 9:15 am Illinois guard Kasparas Jakucionis is co-Big Ten Freshman of the Week along with Rutgers' Dylan Harper. Jakucionis averaged 23.0 points, 4.5 rebounds, and 3.5 assists against a pair of top-20 teams. Share this Story Share Jakucionis named Big Ten Freshman of the Week on Facebook Share Jakucionis named Big Ten Freshman of the Week on X primary for post 1919135630 Illinois election results show gerrymandering's bad outcome by Chicago Sun-TimesDec 16, 2024 2:15 pm Chicago Sun-Times (Dec. 14) 'What these results demonstrate is how inconsequential Illinois has become, by drawing a House of Representatives map to guarantee that certain party candidates will win,' writes Professor Sheldon Jacobson. Share this Story Share Illinois election results show gerrymandering's bad outcome on Facebook Share Illinois election results show gerrymandering's bad outcome on X primary for post 1803931661 Are climate-related calamities erasing Illinois’ cultural history? by Diana YatesDec 16, 2024 10:30 am Climate change is likely to intensify the negative effects of flooding, erosion and development on cultural sites across Illinois, says Illinois State Archaeological Survey research archaeologist Andrew White. Share this Story Share Are climate-related calamities erasing Illinois’ cultural history? on Facebook Share Are climate-related calamities erasing Illinois’ cultural history? on X primary for post 643120329 Four Illini score in double figures as Illinois soars past Southern Indiana by Division of Intercollegiate AthleticsDec 16, 2024 8:30 am The Illini used big scoring runs in the second and third quarters to secure a 73-50 victory over Southern Indiana at State Farm Center on Sunday. It was their 50th win under third-year head coach Shauna Green. Share this Story Share Four Illini score in double figures as Illinois soars past Southern Indiana on Facebook Share Four Illini score in double figures as Illinois soars past Southern Indiana on X primary for post 1708160047 California’s earthquake created a ‘non-destructive’ tsunami. Next time could be different by The IndependentDec 13, 2024 8:45 am The Independent (Dec. 11) The earthquake was a strike-slip - two tectonic plates slid past each other. ‘Strike slip faults are capable of generating powerful tsunamis, as we have seen only six years ago,’ says U. of I. Professor Ahmed Elbanna. Share this Story Share California’s earthquake created a ‘non-destructive’ tsunami. Next time could be different on Facebook Share California’s earthquake created a ‘non-destructive’ tsunami. Next time could be different on X primary for post 1994355505 How can we peacefully talk politics with people who have differing views? by Sharita ForrestDec 11, 2024 8:45 am Deciding in advance what one’s boundaries will be — and whether to discuss political issues at all — can be helpful prior to spending holidays with people who have vastly different political ideologies. Share this Story Share How can we peacefully talk politics with people who have differing views? on Facebook Share How can we peacefully talk politics with people who have differing views? on X primary for post 1242479140 Strong second half sends Illinois to victory over Bradley by Division of Intercollegiate AthleticsDec 13, 2024 8:30 am Now 6-0 at home this season, the Illini had three scorers finish in double figures as they posted their 10th home victory in a row. Adalia McKenzie led scoring with 23 points; Kendall Bostic had her sixth double-double of the season. 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