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From Zimbabwe to BYU: Sidney Sithole Investigates HIV Mechanisms

June 23, 2026
Motivated by the devastating effects of HIV in his home community, Sidney Sithole searches for answers in the biological mechanisms of the virus.
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Measuring the Wild: Honoring God’s Creations Through Conservation

June 16, 2026
After encountering a mountain lion, Russell Torgersen continues his restoration efforts in Nevada with greater hope for the future.
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Student Innovators Bridge Gaps in Patient Care with Repositioning Technology

June 11, 2026
After witnessing the toll of preventable bedsores firsthand, three student innovators created a device that could change the future of patient care.
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From Adversity to Awareness: Exploring Alaska’s Hidden Wounds

June 09, 2026
Determined to reveal the unseen effects of childhood trauma, Jyles Datoon’s research on adverse childhood experiences in Alaska exposes how invisible scars can echo throughout life.
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Making Waves: Student Contributions to Coral Reef Preservation

June 02, 2026
Anna Terry and Ivy Bretzing are using cutting-edge underwater drones and data analysis to monitor and protect fragile coral reefs in Hawaii before rising ocean temperatures destroy them.
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Riley and Bowman Bridge Disciplines to Advance Research on Spreading Depolarizations

May 19, 2026
Benjamin Riley and Tyler Bowman are working together to uncover why some people are more susceptible to brain injuries than others.
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Lighting the Way: Building Healthier Families Across Generations

May 14, 2026
In the Brain, Family, and Health Lab, researchers study how family life education can strengthen mental, physical, and emotional health across generations.
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Student Reflection: What an Anesthesiologist Taught Me About Christlike Service

May 14, 2026
Public health student Este Stringham shares an eye-opening experience during a life science study abroad in Greece.
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Rooted in the Pacific: A Student’s Quest to Bring Island Culture into Education

May 05, 2026
Exploring the power of culture in science, Sainimere Balenacagi studies how including traditional knowledge from diverse cultural communities into lesson plans can improve understanding.
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CES Crossover: Life Sciences Debuts Internships Between BYU Schools

May 01, 2026
The College of Life Sciences builds bridges across the Church Education System through an internship program that brings BYU–Idaho and BYU–Hawaii students to Provo for hands-on research and one-on-one faculty mentorship.
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PWS Honored Graduate: Janey Cress’ Plunge into Freshwater Ecosystems

April 22, 2026
Driven to make the most of her time at BYU, Janey Cress immersed herself in undergraduate research studying freshwater macroinvertebrates.
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MMBIO Honored Graduate: How Faith and Persistence Guided Emily Shakespear's Academic Journey

April 16, 2026
While conducting research on hematopoiesis in bone marrow, Emily Shakespear discovered her passion for immunology and Christlike service, empowering her to overcome her challenges.
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PH Honored Graduate: How Education Empowered Greg Hooke to Go Forth and Serve

April 15, 2026
After recovering from a brain injury, Greg Hooke dedicated his time at BYU to pursuing public health, fostering belonging, and serving others with Christlike compassion.
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NEURO Honored Graduate: Scott Cutler Explores Reflexes and Recovery with Empathy

April 13, 2026
Scott Cutler’s drive to translate knowledge into tangible patient care permeates both his research in Dr. Stay’s vestibular lab and his longterm goal to become a physician.
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Melissa Blotter: Advancing the Science of Seizure Intervention

April 06, 2026
Melissa Blotter is pioneering a bold new approach to treating life-threatening seizures by using ketone bodies to stop them in real time.
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Tyler Brown: Tackling Staph Infections in the Age of Resistance

April 03, 2026
Tyler Brown's passion for microbiology led him to take on one of modern medicine’s most urgent challenges: antibiotic-resistant staph infections.
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New Research Links Community Involvement to Student Well-Being

March 17, 2026
Exploring how community engagement supports college students’ mental health, Sydney Clark discovered how giving your time could give you peace of mind.
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Research in a Flash: Inside the Three Minute Thesis Competition

March 05, 2026
Students from each of the Life Sciences departments presented their research in the College’s Three Minute Thesis Competition.
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