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Drinking 1% milk instead of 2% milk is associated with 4.5 years of less aging in adults
Drinking low-fat milk is associated with longer telomeres in adults. Adults who drink whole and 2% milk experience significant additional aging on the cellular level.
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New research on Alzheimer’s Disease shows ‘lifestyle origin at least in some degree’
AD-stricken brains show a genetic deficit in ability to use glucose
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Inspiring learning through a pandemic: how the College of Life Sciences took initiative
While COVID-19 disrupts the world, members of the College of Life Sciences continue to find ways to uplift and impact their communities by participating in President Worthen's inspiring learning initiative.
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Female Medical School Applicants on the Rise
In 2020, a historic 53.4% of medical school applicants were female. However, applicants from BYU do not reflect the national trend as only 13-15% of all BYU medical school applicants are female. The Association of Future Female Physicians is established to support female students and address the challenges.
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ALZHEIMER’S DISEASE, A DISORDER OF A ‘STARVING BRAIN’
Alzheimer’s disease is a metabolic disorder of the brain, impairing the ability to metabolize glucose while maintaining the ability to metabolize ketones. New research out of BYU substantiates a growing body of evidence indicating a strong correlation between AD and a disrupted metabolic state, where the brain can’t get enough energy.
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Simulating Campus's COVID with Operation Outbreak
Curtis Hoffmann, BYU microbiology and molecular biology student, found a way to leverage education to rebuild trust in our public health systems during the pandemic. He stumbled across Operation Outbreak, a pathogen outbreak simulation, and knew he needed to bring it to Utah County and Brigham Young University.
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The Impact of COVID-19 on School Meals
When the pandemic hit and classrooms across the country became virtual, foodservice professionals worked quickly and creatively to continue delivering school meals to every student.
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Concern and Convenience: Predictors of COVID Compliance
A recent life sciences study looks at what motivates college students to take precautionary measures to prevent the spread of COVID-19. Findings indicate that concern and convenience are the two primary predictors for Utah Valley college students.
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A groggy climate giant: subsea permafrost is still waking up after 12,000 years
New research suggests slow but substantial greenhouse gas release from submarine permafrost
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