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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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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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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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The Power of Belonging: Stress and Suicide Prevention in Autistic Young Adults

Gillian Garmon
By Gillian Garmon
September 22, 2025
Interested in understanding the neuroscientific complexities of suicidal ideation, Cole Murphy conducted research that shines a light on the importance of connection in preventing suicide.
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PWS Honored Graduate: Madeline Martin's Interdisciplinary Approach to Science

Gabe Mills
By Gabe Mills
April 22, 2025
Madeline Martin expanded her understanding of the world by building bridges between different disciplines in her ecology research.
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PH Honored Graduate: Parker Risk’s Faith-Filled Path to Public Health

Gabe Mills
By Gabe Mills
April 14, 2025
Parker Risk discovered the power of relying on God's guidance to find the right path.
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JoDeen Brown: Jump-Starting Mental Health Through Movement

Gabe Mills
By Gabe Mills
April 11, 2025
JoDeen Brown's journey from Ironman races to pioneering mental health initiatives at BYU showcases her unwavering dedication to improving well-being through exercise.
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Trail Boss Champions: BYU Range Management Team Takes Top Spots at Annual SRM Meeting

Gabe Mills
By Gabe Mills
March 04, 2025
BYU’s range management team won the Trail Boss University Championship Award for the fourth year in a row at the Society for Range Management’s annual meeting.
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Connecting the Dots: How the Sloan Lab Maps Health Disparities

Parker Smith
By Parker Smith
February 18, 2025
Dr. Chantel Sloan combines her passion for mapping data with her epidemiology skills as a professor in the Department of Public Health.
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Bugged No More: Scientists Work to Eliminate Vector-Borne Diseases in Insects

Parker Smith
By Parker Smith
February 05, 2025
Dr. Sandra Hope and her team are conducting interdisciplinary research to mitigate the spread of diseases like malaria that are transmitted by mosquitoes.
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BYU Range Management Team Secures Top Honors at Competition

By Keira Dooley
January 31, 2025
BYU’s Range Management team took first place in the 2024 Undergraduate Range Management Exam and Plant Identification Contest at the Utah Society for Range Management meeting.
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Forging a Path Toward Early Alzheimer’s Detection

By Erin Saito
January 29, 2025
BYU Life Sciences team leads a validation study of a blood test for early Alzheimer’s detection in collaboration with Kansas University.
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From Research to Relief: Israel Davila-Aleman's Commitment to Science and Service

Gillian Garmon
By Gillian Garmon
December 05, 2024
Israel Davila-Aleman, a senior studying cell biology and physiology, is on a quest to convert laboratory research into practical healthcare initiatives.
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Finding a Healthy Work-Life Balance for Dietitians in Dr. Patten’s Lab

Parker Smith
By Parker Smith
November 25, 2024
Research in Dr. Patten's lab focuses on helping dietitians reach their potential despite common challenges in the dietetics field.
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Life Sciences Research Conference: Where Curiosity Inspires Discovery

Gabe Mills
By Gabe Mills
November 04, 2024
Students shared their research with the broader academic community and showcased fascinating discoveries at the College of Life Sciences Research Conference.
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Biotechnology Entrepreneur: Jordan Moore

Parker Smith
By Parker Smith
July 09, 2024
Jordan Moore's BioME diagnostic innovation identifies types and quantities of bacteria in a person’s digestive tract and is set to revolutionize the gastrointestinal health industry.
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BYU’s Range Management Team Wins Big at Competition

Parker Smith
By Parker Smith
July 01, 2024
After winning the state-wide contest for the Range Management Competition, the BYU team won first place in the International Undergraduate Exam and won the Trail Boss Award for the third year in a row.
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