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Gillian Garmon

Student Writer
Email: ggarmon@byu.edu
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Reflecting Light: The Global Reach of BYU Biology Students

Gillian Garmon
By Gillian Garmon
November 05, 2025
Through the College of Life Sciences, students like Abigail Borgmeier, Micah Taotafa, and Olivea Fisher reflect light throughout the world as they contribute to meaningful research in Antarctica, Hawaii, and the Netherlands.
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A Glimmer of Hope: BYU Researchers Tackle Triple-Negative Breast Cancer

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By Gillian Garmon
November 05, 2025
Patients facing triple-negative breast cancer have significantly limited treatment options, but Naomi Rapier-Sharman and Mauri Spendlove are striving to change that, bringing light to those who need it most.
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Neuroscience Art Contest: Visualizing the Music of the Mind

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

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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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The Divine Design of Muscle Mechanics

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By Gillian Garmon
July 03, 2025
Investigating how muscle contraction angles impact force production, BYU student researchers Mickelle MacCabe and Logan Smith offer meaningful insights for treating foot pathologies and improving physical rehabilitation.
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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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Ancient Enamel and Modern Insights: Exploring the Oral Microbiome of Egyptian Mummies

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By Gillian Garmon
May 15, 2025
In the worn enamel and calcified plaque of ancient Egyptian teeth, Emily Buss and Carlos Moreno trace the evolution of oral bacteria—a link between the past and the present that offers insights into ancient diets, oral health, and disease.
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When Science Meets Service: Israel Davila-Aleman Brings Faith to the Forefront of Research

Gillian Garmon
By Gillian Garmon
May 15, 2025
After an impactful healthcare experience as a teenager in the Hope Clinic, Israel Davila-Aleman discovered a passion for service and a drive for conducting research to help those in need.
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Savoring Heritage: Alexa Tanner’s Study on the Health and Cultural Value of Mexican American Cuisine

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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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