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Avian Flu in Cows. Now What?
April 17, 2024 / In the News

The 21st Show (WILL-AM; April 17) – Officials are tracking avian flu outbreaks among dairy cows, and even one case where a human received bird flu themselves, due to contact with infected cows. Dr. Jim…
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[Dr. Carol Maddox]

Maddox Named Pathobiology Interim Head

February 09, 2019 / General News

Search for Full-Time Head Open Now In January, Dr. Carol Maddox took on the role of interim head of the Department of Pathobiology. Dr. Maddox, who joined the college faculty in 2000, is currently a…
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[Dr. Jodi Flaws and graduate student Katie Chiang]

Phthalate May Impair Fertility in Female Mice

February 07, 2019 / Comparative Biosciences News

Many Rodent Studies Link Phthalates to Health Problems A phthalate found in many plastic and personal care products may decrease fertility in female mice, a new study found. Researchers at the University of Illinois found…
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Uwe Rudolph Among Top Research Recruits at Illinois

February 04, 2019 / In the News

News-Gazette (Feb. 4) – Seven professors with more than $28 million worth of research power will join the University of Illinois faculty this year under a new program designed to recruit some of the world’s…
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Links Between Pet Obesity and Human Obesity

February 01, 2019 / In the News

The 21st (WILL-AM 580; Jan. 31) – Dr. John Herrmann talks about the complex etiologies causing obesity in human and companion animal populations. https://will.illinois.edu/player/audio/asian-american-politics-hit-the-wall-pet-obesity (interview starts at minute 35)