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Microbiomes and Mentors: Ricardo Romo’s Journey in Genetics

Gabe Mills
By Gabe Mills
August 27, 2026
Ricardo Romo discovered the importance of helping others understand complex scientific concepts while studying remedies for the negative impact of antibiotics on the microbiome.
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Simplifying Science: How Brianna Davis Nailed the Three-Minute Thesis

By Britney Heimuli
August 25, 2026
After winning the College of Life Sciences' 3MT competition and placing third at the university level, Brianna Davis shares her experience.
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The Arroyo Lab: Bridging Metabolic Research and Maternal Wellness

By Keira Dooley
August 18, 2026
In the Arroyo Lab, students explore the science behind pregnancy complications to improve care for high-risk pregnancies and support better outcomes for mothers and their infants. 
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Estrogen’s Role in Female Athlete Muscle Health

By Keira Dooley
August 13, 2026
Brandon Pfeifer and Dr. Robert Hyldahl explore how estrogen affects muscle recovery and growth in female athletes.
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Improving Rehabilitation: Sam Frandsen’s Research on Volumetric Muscle Loss

Luke Morgan
By Luke Morgan
July 21, 2026
By studying how bodies heal from significant muscle injuries, Sam Frandsen explores the likelihood of developing diabetes during recovery and the role exercise can play in preventing it.
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Ben Barton Caps BYU Career with Historic NCAA Decathlon Victory

By Keira Dooley
July 16, 2026
Exercise sciences student Ben Barton is BYU’s first NCAA decathlon champion in more than 45 years.
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Signals That Shape Us: Studying Growth at Life’s Beginning

Gabe Mills
By Gabe Mills
July 14, 2026
Mike Haven is investigating the connection between mechanical and hormonal signals in embryos and how they can impact development.
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Intellect

How BYU students are tracking birds and protecting habitats at the Provo River Delta

By Ellie Larsen
July 07, 2026
NOTE: All birds were captured and handled by Utah Division of Wildlife Resources with appropriate permits.
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Inside the O’Neill Lab: Collaboration at the Frontlines of Cancer Research

Gillian Garmon
By Gillian Garmon
July 07, 2026
In the O’Neill Lab, student researchers and faculty mentors are harnessing the body’s own immune system in a groundbreaking, faith-driven effort to transform the future of cancer treatment.
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