A new AI model developed by researchers at Yale and Northeastern can turn an ordinary tissue slide into a detailed map of gene activity, potentially bringing cutting-edge molecular insights to everyday pathology….
Jing-Ke Weng has been included in the 2025 Stanford University assessment of the world’s top 2% most-cited scientists based on single-year citation impact….
IPHI welcomes Dr. Rebecca Sherbo, an electrochemistry and synthetic biology expert, as an affiliated member. Her lab engineers soil bacteria to recycle gases into nutrients, advancing sustainable agriculture and creating synergies with IPHI faculty on plant–microbe interactions, metabolism, and innovative agricultural biotechnology….
IPHI welcomes Wengong Jin as an affiliated member, bringing pioneering AI methods to accelerate discoveries in drug design, enzyme biology, and plant–human interactions, strengthening the institute’s vision for transformative science….
IPHI researchers have discovered a new copper-dependent protein fold with vast catalytic potential, paving the way for greener drug synthesis, novel antibiotic development, and breakthroughs in biocatalysis….
Northeastern researchers trace the evolutionary history of moonseed, capable of a chemical reaction previously thought to be impossible for plants. What they found could have implications for designing new drugs….
How dangerous is the poison fruit from White Lotus? Jing-Ke Weng, Northeastern’s inaugural director of the Institute for Plant Human Interface, breaks it down….
Some frogs have 10 times the amount of bitterness receptors as humans, a Northeastern researcher revealed. His findings could help humans understand and alter how humans detect allergens….
IPHI welcomes Dr. Lianyong Wang to join as its newest member, whose groundbreaking chloroplast research will advance plant science and agricultural sustainability….
Dr. Yulin Sun, a postdoctoral researcher in at IPHI, has been awarded the 2024 College of Science Dean’s Postdoctoral Research Award for her groundbreaking work on developing plant-based carbon sequestration biotechnology….
Scientists have discovered how plants in the mustard family rapidly produce immune-boosting compounds to fight disease, potentially offering new ways to engineer disease-resistant crops and reduce pesticide use….
Jing-Ke Weng, Director of IPHI, received funding from the Pew Charitable Trusts 2024 Innovation Fund to develop a methodology that will precisely trace food molecules as they travel through the human body to better understand food-host interactions and apply that knowledge to disease prevention and treatment….
IPHI welcomes Dr. Gabriela Garcia, whose pioneering research on agricultural resilience and plant-human relationships strengthens our mission to advance sustainable farming practices and global food security through interdisciplinary innovation….
IPHI welcomes Dr. Adam Caparco and Dr. Lital Davidi as new assistant professors for Fall 2024. Dr. Caparco brings expertise in agricultural biotechnology and nanomaterials, while Dr. Davidi specializes in extremophilic algae….
A new AI model developed by researchers at Yale and Northeastern can turn an ordinary tissue slide into a detailed map of gene activity, potentially bringing cutting-edge molecular insights to everyday pathology….
New research looks at farmers’ responses to variable crop yields to make better recommendations for resilient practices….
The solution to soaring food allergies? Eat peanuts early and often….
Jing-Ke Weng has been included in the 2025 Stanford University assessment of the world’s top 2% most-cited scientists based on single-year citation impact….
IPHI welcomes Dr. Rebecca Sherbo, an electrochemistry and synthetic biology expert, as an affiliated member. Her lab engineers soil bacteria to recycle gases into nutrients, advancing sustainable agriculture and creating synergies with IPHI faculty on plant–microbe interactions, metabolism, and innovative agricultural biotechnology….
IPHI researchers have discovered a new copper-dependent protein fold with vast catalytic potential, paving the way for greener drug synthesis, novel antibiotic development, and breakthroughs in biocatalysis….
Northeastern researchers trace the evolutionary history of moonseed, capable of a chemical reaction previously thought to be impossible for plants. What they found could have implications for designing new drugs….
IPHI researchers showcased cutting-edge work and built global collaborations at the 2025 Gordon Research Conference on Plant Metabolic Engineering….
The work done by Northeastern University researchers opens the doors to develop new cancer treatments, antibiotics and insect protection for crops….
How dangerous is the poison fruit from White Lotus? Jing-Ke Weng, Northeastern’s inaugural director of the Institute for Plant Human Interface, breaks it down….
Join global leaders in Barcelona for the 2025 GRC on Plant Metabolic Engineering, where IPHI scientists will showcase pioneering research….
Robert F. Kennedy Jr. questions seed oils and promotes beef tallow, but Northeastern experts warn of misinformation and bigger health concerns….
IPHI member Gabriela Garcia receives prestigious scholarship from the Ecological Society of America….
Some frogs have 10 times the amount of bitterness receptors as humans, a Northeastern researcher revealed. His findings could help humans understand and alter how humans detect allergens….
IPHI welcomes Dr. Lianyong Wang to join as its newest member, whose groundbreaking chloroplast research will advance plant science and agricultural sustainability….
Dr. Yulin Sun, a postdoctoral researcher in at IPHI, has been awarded the 2024 College of Science Dean’s Postdoctoral Research Award for her groundbreaking work on developing plant-based carbon sequestration biotechnology….
Institute for Plant-Human Interface at Northeastern University seeks candidates for tenure-track faculty positions starting fall, 2025….
Scientists have discovered how plants in the mustard family rapidly produce immune-boosting compounds to fight disease, potentially offering new ways to engineer disease-resistant crops and reduce pesticide use….
Jing-Ke Weng, Director of IPHI, received funding from the Pew Charitable Trusts 2024 Innovation Fund to develop a methodology that will precisely trace food molecules as they travel through the human body to better understand food-host interactions and apply that knowledge to disease prevention and treatment….
In recently published research, Gabriela Garcia and her collaborators have developed a framework for how to understand alternate bearing….
IPHI welcomes Dr. Gabriela Garcia, whose pioneering research on agricultural resilience and plant-human relationships strengthens our mission to advance sustainable farming practices and global food security through interdisciplinary innovation….
IPHI welcomes Dr. Adam Caparco and Dr. Lital Davidi as new assistant professors for Fall 2024. Dr. Caparco brings expertise in agricultural biotechnology and nanomaterials, while Dr. Davidi specializes in extremophilic algae….
IPHI Director Jing-Ke Weng recently appeared on the podcast series ‘Curiously’ to talk about his research….