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Kenley Kohls and Braden Betteridge’s Procedure for Rapid Sepsis Diagnosis
Kenley Kohls and Braden Betteridge are perfecting a procedure that will save countless lives using the DNA of bacteria in the bloodstream to identify cases of sepsis in a few hours rather than twenty-four.
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Life Sciences Students Share Their Musical Talents Through Service
Students in the College of Life Sciences are making meaningful connections as they combine their passion for the arts with their desire to serve.
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Lighten Your Load: Five Ways to Reduce Backpack Pain
Back pain among college students is often caused by heavy backpacks. Exercise sciences professor Ulrike Mitchell shares five tips to help prevent future pain.
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A Journey Through Time: Bean Life Science Museum Unveils New Evolution Exhibit
Visitors at the Bean Life Science Museum can now walk through the Evolutionary Tree of Life, tracing the journey from prehistoric life to modern species with their own feet through the interactive new exhibit.
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Measuring Consciousness: Shedding New Light on Anesthesia in the Melonakos Lab
Working for the Melonakos Lab at BYU allows students to gain hands-on experience while helping uncover how anesthesia operates in the brain.
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Life Sciences Celebrates Undergraduate Discoveries at Annual Research Conference
Students shared their research with the broader academic community and showcased fascinating discoveries at the Life Sciences Research Conference.
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Seeking Gifts of Light: Remembering Dr. Jane Goodall
Dr. Jane Goodall shared her unique light throughout her life by advocating for the study, support, and appreciation of wildlife. She passed away in her sleep on October 1, 2025.
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Healthy Food and Families: Creating a Cookbook with BYU Spirit
Dr. Karen Della Corte is collecting recipes from life sciences faculty, staff, and students to make a cookbook that promotes well-being and encourages making more homemade meals.
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Ty Hopkins Elected as a National Academy of Kinesiology Fellow
Dr. Hopkins was initiated as a Fellow of the National Academy of Kinesiology—an honor that recognizes his contributions to the field and commitment to advancing kinesiology research and education.
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