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Oatstanding Genomics: BYU Research Published in Prestigious Journal

BYU professors Rick Jellen and Jeff Maughan's oat genomics research on building a pan-genome, a comprehensive map of genes found across oat varieties, has been recognized in Nature.

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Recent News

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Life Sciences Students Share Their Musical Talents Through Service

December 17, 2025
Students in the College of Life Sciences are making meaningful connections as they combine their passion for the arts with their desire to serve.
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A Journey Through Time: Bean Life Science Museum Unveils New Evolution Exhibit

November 26, 2025
Visitors at the Bean Life Science Museum can now walk through the Evolutionary Tree of Life, tracing the journey from prehistoric life to modern species with their own feet through the interactive new exhibit.
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Measuring Consciousness: Shedding New Light on Anesthesia in the Melonakos Lab

November 20, 2025
Working for the Melonakos Lab at BYU allows students to gain hands-on experience while helping uncover how anesthesia operates in the brain.
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Life Sciences Events
  • Every Wednesday 5-7 PM, ESC N212
  • Tuesday, December 2nd, 2025
  • StDev 214R, Thursdays 7:00 pm–9:00 pm
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