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The Arroyo Lab: Bridging Metabolic Research and Maternal Wellness

By Keira Dooley
August 18, 2026
In the Arroyo Lab, students explore the science behind pregnancy complications to improve care for high-risk pregnancies and support better outcomes for mothers and their infants. 
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Estrogen’s Role in Female Athlete Muscle Health

By Keira Dooley
August 13, 2026
Brandon Pfeifer and Dr. Robert Hyldahl explore how estrogen affects muscle recovery and growth in female athletes.
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Ben Barton Caps BYU Career with Historic NCAA Decathlon Victory

By Keira Dooley
July 16, 2026
Exercise sciences student Ben Barton is BYU’s first NCAA decathlon champion in more than 45 years.
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Brigham Blackwell’s Search for New Diabetes Treatments

By Keira Dooley
June 30, 2026
Hoping to make a difference for a loved one diagnosed with diabetes, Brigham Blackwell is on the hunt for innovative therapeutics.
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From Zimbabwe to BYU: Sidney Sithole Investigates HIV Mechanisms

By Keira Dooley
June 23, 2026
Motivated by the devastating effects of HIV in his home community, Sidney Sithole searches for answers in the biological mechanisms of the virus.
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Anchored Far from Home: How Ruth Mello-Cann Found Belonging

By Keira Dooley
June 04, 2026
Far from home and the ocean she loves, Ruth Mello-Cann found strength through connection at BYU.
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Riley and Bowman Bridge Disciplines to Advance Research on Spreading Depolarizations

By Keira Dooley
May 19, 2026
Benjamin Riley and Tyler Bowman are working together to uncover why some people are more susceptible to brain injuries than others.
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Nourish to Flourish: How Nutrition Empowers Residents in Transitional Housing

By Keira Dooley
May 14, 2026
Life science students and faculty are providing health and nutrition education to individuals in need.
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Turning Pain Into Purpose: Simone Apostol's Faith Through Affliction

By Keira Dooley
May 12, 2026
Simone Apostol came to BYU to pursue medicine determined to navigate both her grief and the unique challenges of being an international student.
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