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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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Impossible Burgers at a summer BBQ? Impossible! Why plant-based alternatives are still just beyond reach for most people

Plant-Based Alternatives (PBAs) — such as the Impossible Burger — are becoming more common, and those who try them say they are actually quite good. And while companies are pouring billions into making PBAs taste just like their meat counterparts, they still aren’t catching on. So what’s the hold-up?

Steven Charles Appointed New Director of the Neuroscience Center

BYU College of Life Sciences Dean announces Steven Charles' appointment as the new director of the Neuroscience Center, effective August 2025.

Bean Life Science Museum Earns Prestigious Reaccreditation

The Bean Life Science Museum's AAM reaccreditation status is the highest national recognition afforded to museums in the United States.
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