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Designing for Difference: How BYU Students Are Transforming Autism Support

By Britney Heimuli
September 08, 2026
Six BYU students created a toy meant to support autistic children and alleviate stresses in their families.
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Stronger Together: How BYU Move Builds Belonging

By Keira Dooley
September 03, 2026
Developed by the Department of Exercise Sciences, BYU Move is a new wellness program that encourages students to create healthy habits, make meaningful connections, and build a community.
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Mapping the Mind: How Research in the Parrish Lab is Shaping the Future of Epilepsy

By Malie Roos
September 01, 2026
In the Parrish Lab, students are researching the brain's inhibitory mechanisms for seizures to discover new ways to prevent them.
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Microbiomes and Mentors: Ricardo Romo’s Journey in Genetics

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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

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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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