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Seeking Gifts of Light: Remembering Dr. Jane Goodall

Dr. Jane Goodall shared her unique light throughout her life by advocating for the study, support, and appreciation of wildlife. She passed away in her sleep on October 1, 2025.

Navigating Your Life Sciences Journey

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College of Life Sciences

Celebrating Gifts of Light

Recent News

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Improving future crop varieties: New BYU research in Nature decodes oat genetics

October 29, 2025
BYU plant and wildlife professors Rick Jellen and Jeff Maughan, together with an international consortium of researchers, have taken a major step toward unraveling the complexity of the oat genome. Their new research — published today in Nature and Nature Communications — ushers in a new era for oat genetics and breeding.
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Life's Migration: Riley Peck's Journey in Wildland Conservation

October 28, 2025
Life Sciences Alumnus Riley Peck spoke to students about his path to becoming the Director of Utah’s Division of Wildlife Resources.
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Life Sciences Celebrates Undergraduate Discoveries at Annual Research Conference

October 22, 2025
Students shared their research with the broader academic community and showcased fascinating discoveries at the Life Sciences Research Conference.
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Life Sciences Events
  • Every Wednesday 5-7 PM, ESC N212
  • Every Wednesday for 6 weeks @ 6:00-7:30 PM, WSC 3211
  • December 1st, 2025
  • Monday, November 3rd
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