GREAT LAKES FRESHWATER SPONGE ECOLOGY AND DRUG-DISCOVERY

Greater than half of marketed drugs owe their origins to chemistry found in nature (1). Throughout the latter half of the 20th century, soil microbes were the… Read more “Overview”

In the Murphy Lab at UIC, we aim to collaborate with citizen scientists and engage in the discovery of new antibiotics from Great Lakes sponges. With help… Read more “Discovery and distribution of antibiotics from Great Lakes sponges”