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.
Navigating Your Life Sciences Journey
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Life Sciences Students Share Their Musical Talents Through Service
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
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
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
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Toggle ItemA.I. in Medicine Research OpportunityEvery Wednesday 5-7 PM, ESC N212
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Toggle ItemCelebrate the Season: Key Dates and EventsTuesday, December 2nd, 2025
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Toggle ItemBYU Belonging Citizenship Clinic (StDev 214R)StDev 214R, Thursdays 7:00 pm–9:00 pm
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