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Combating Bear Attacks with Science: Dr. Tom Smith’s Lab

Parker Smith
By Parker Smith
February 20, 2025
A lot of misinformation surrounds the bear-human conflict and Professor Tom Smith and his team use science to prepare for and prevent attacks.
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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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Crabs: A Window into Marine Life for Dr. Blaine Griffen’s Lab

Parker Smith
By Parker Smith
February 14, 2025
Blaine Griffen and his students are conducting research on invasive crabs to understand their environmental impact.
4 Min Read
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Beyond the Diagnosis: BYU Study Reveals Daily Challenges of PCOS

Gillian Garmon
By Gillian Garmon
February 13, 2025
Kaity Ward and her team of researchers share a raw and unfiltered look into the daily struggles of women suffering from polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS).
4 Min Read
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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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Impact Magazine

The College of Life Sciences’ Home: Then and Now

By Christina Triptow
January 23, 2025
Former dean James P. Porter reflects on the Life Sciences Building's origin story in celebration of its 10th anniversary.
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Impact Magazine

Life Sciences Patents: Innovations for the Benefit of the World

By Keira Dooley
January 23, 2025
In honor of the 10th anniversary of the Life Sciences Building, we share 10 scientific innovations that were created by life sciences faculty and students.
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Impact Magazine

Messages That Resonate: BYU Devotional Excerpts

January 23, 2025
Five faculty and administrators from the College of Life Sciences recently spoke at BYU's weekly devotional where they shared inspirational messages that were both intellectually enlarging and spiritually strengthening.
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Navigating Nutritional Health Challenges in Dr. Bellini’s Lab

Parker Smith
By Parker Smith
December 11, 2024
From cystic fibrosis to diabetes, Dr. Bellini and her students are making a difference one study at a time.
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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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Combating Environmental and Occupational Health Factors in Dr. Thygerson’s Lab 

Parker Smith
By Parker Smith
December 02, 2024
Dr. Thygerson's lab evaluates public health hazards and coaches organizations to manage them in order to save lives and improve health. 
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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.
2 Min Read
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Finding the Culprit to Lower Back Pain in Dr. Mitchell’s Lab

Parker Smith
By Parker Smith
November 22, 2024
As both a physical therapist and professor, Dr. Ulrike Mitchell conducts studies to discover methods and techniques to decrease lower back pain by studying the muscles and intervertebral discs of the lower back.
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Neuroscience Seminar Highlights Alzheimer’s Advances

Gillian Garmon
By Gillian Garmon
November 21, 2024
Dr. Marc Haut shares groundbreaking neuroimaging techniques that have aided in the improvement of Alzheimer's treatments.
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Breaking Bread and Crafting Cheese in Dr. Ahlborn’s Lab

Parker Smith
By Parker Smith
November 19, 2024
Inspired to help his daughter, Dr. Gene Ahlborn works to create gluten-free concoctions, healthier cheeses, and other foods in his lab.
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Improving Athletes One Step at a Time in Dr. Hunter’s Lab

Parker Smith
By Parker Smith
November 15, 2024
Dr. Hunter and his team conduct research on running to improve athlete performance and analyze the effectiveness of racing footwear.
3 Min Read
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Protecting Health at Home: Dr. Jim Johnston’s Lab

Parker Smith
By Parker Smith
November 13, 2024
Do you know what's in the air you breathe? Dr. Johnston's lab focuses on combating the invisible threats of poor indoor air quality that can cause negative health effects.
5 Min Read
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