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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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Treating addiction with immunotherapy: BYU study links alcohol use and the immune system

January 15, 2026
A new interdisciplinary study from BYU, opens an angle of neuroimmune research that could potentially lead to better medical treatments for individuals with alcohol use disorder. This collaborative research involved 13 students and four professors across three departments in the College of Life Sciences and the College of Family, Home, and Social Sciences.

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Kenley Kohls and Braden Betteridge’s Procedure for Rapid Sepsis Diagnosis

January 12, 2026
Kenley Kohls and Braden Betteridge are perfecting a procedure that will save countless lives using the DNA of bacteria in the bloodstream to identify cases of sepsis in a few hours rather than twenty-four.
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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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Life Sciences Events
  • Wednesday, January 21 at 3:00pm-5:00pm
  • Thursday, January 22nd 11:00 AM LSB 2006
  • Wednesday, January 28 6pm 3380 Wilk
  • Saturday, January 31st from 11:30am-12:30pm
  • Saturday, February 7th at 7am
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