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Rethinking sugar: BYU study shows food source is key to understanding diabetes risk

Sharman Gill
By Sharman Gill
May 27, 2025
A recent BYU study shows that not all dietary sugars carry the same risks. In the largest and most comprehensive meta-analysis of its kind, BYU researchers—in collaboration with researchers from Germany-based institutions—found that the type and source of sugar may matter far more than previously thought.
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BYU’s Plant and Landscape Systems Team Wins Their 10th National Championship

By Keira Dooley
May 23, 2025
The BYU Plant and Landscape Systems (PALS) team cemented their legacy of academic excellence when they dominated at the 49th Annual National Collegiate Landscape Competition for the tenth time.
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The Power of Family: New Research Sheds Light on Bullying Vulnerability

Gillian Garmon
By Gillian Garmon
May 21, 2025
A recent study from BYU’s Computational Health Science Lab sheds light on a surprising truth: the key predictors of bullying might not be the typical ones we often suspect.
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Intellect

BYU’s 2025 awards season honors student standouts

Tyler Stahle
By Tyler Stahle
May 15, 2025
Rise and shout! Across various disciplines, BYU students have been recognized for their world-class accomplishments.
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Savoring Heritage: Alexa Tanner’s Study on the Health and Cultural Value of Mexican American Cuisine

Gillian Garmon
By Gillian Garmon
May 08, 2025
Alexa Tanner's passion for Mexican American meals led her to conduct a study to more fully understand the relationship between acculturation and perceptions of the healthfulness of a traditional Mexican diet.
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Why Bone Marrow Registration Matters—And How You Can Help

Gillian Garmon
By Gillian Garmon
May 06, 2025
After Dr. Julianne Grose lost a family member to lymphoma she embarked on a Christ-like mission to help save lives through bone marrow donations.
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Passing Down Wisdom: Women in Life Science Dinner

Gillian Garmon
By Gillian Garmon
April 29, 2025
The Women in Life Science Dinner brought together female students and professionals for a night of information and inspiration.
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Pursuing a Passion for Global Healthcare: Zach Valentine, 2025 Schwarzman Scholar

By Charlene Fernando
April 25, 2025
“My main focus is helping provide medical care to underserved communities,” Zach Valentine, 2025 Schwarzman Scholarship recipient, explained.
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Collaboration with HCI: Shaping Future Experts in Cancer Research

By Hannah Murdock, HCI Communications
April 23, 2025
Sarah Fund and other BYU Bioinformatics students are collaborating with the University of Utah's Huntsman Cancer Institute on innovative research projects.
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