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Oatstanding Genomics: BYU Research Published in Prestigious Journal

By Keira Dooley
November 06, 2025
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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Intellect

BYU research: Mega wildfires can actually be a good thing

Sharman Gill
By Sharman Gill
November 04, 2025
BYU professor Sam St. Clair is the principal investigator on the first study to show positive impacts of megafires (fires greater than 100,000 acres) across different forest types. Megafires can help some forest communities thrive — especially in areas where chronic browsing by elk, deer, and livestock has hindered tree regeneration, a widespread issue that often leads to forest regeneration failure.
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Neuroscience Art Contest: Visualizing the Music of the Mind

Gillian Garmon
By Gillian Garmon
November 04, 2025
The 2025 Neuroscience Art Contest challenged students to explore the musicality of the brain through art, resulting in several creative and captivating pieces.
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Intellect

Improving future crop varieties: New BYU research in Nature decodes oat genetics

Sharman Gill
By Sharman Gill
October 29, 2025
BYU plant and wildlife professors Rick Jellen and Jeff Maughan, together with an international consortium of researchers, have taken a major step toward unraveling the complexity of the oat genome. Their new research — published today in Nature and Nature Communications — ushers in a new era for oat genetics and breeding.
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Life's Migration: Riley Peck's Journey in Wildland Conservation

Gabe Mills
By Gabe Mills
October 28, 2025
Life Sciences Alumnus Riley Peck spoke to students about his path to becoming the Director of Utah’s Division of Wildlife Resources.
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Life Sciences Celebrates Undergraduate Discoveries at Annual Research Conference

Luke Morgan
By Luke Morgan
October 22, 2025
Students shared their research with the broader academic community and showcased fascinating discoveries at the Life Sciences Research Conference.
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Science That Serves: Jacob Meeks' Pursuit of Patient-Friendly Glucose Testing

By Keira Dooley
October 16, 2025
Jacob Meeks is on a mission to make glucose testing a little easier to swallow by determining if a better-tasting meal-based test could be as effective as the standard glucose drink, offering a more comfortable alternative for patients. 
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Seeking Gifts of Light: Remembering Dr. Jane Goodall

Luke Morgan
By Luke Morgan
October 15, 2025
Dr. Jane Goodall shared her unique light throughout her life by advocating for the study, support, and appreciation of wildlife. She passed away in her sleep on October 1, 2025.
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Diving Into Disease Disparities: Kyler Linton Investigates ERM in Fish

By Keira Dooley
October 14, 2025
Enteric Red Mouth Disease is a bacterial infection that's devastating fish farms worldwide, and Kyler Linton is determined to find a solution through hands-on research.
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