Microbiology & Molecular Biology News
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Ancient Enamel and Modern Insights: Exploring the Oral Microbiome of Egyptian Mummies
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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Why Bone Marrow Registration Matters—And How You Can Help
After Dr. Julianne Grose lost a family member to lymphoma she embarked on a Christ-like mission to help save lives through bone marrow donations.
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MMBIO Honored Graduate: Ty Skyles’ Exploration of Science Through a Spiritual Lens
At BYU, the intersection of faith and science is not only explored but celebrated, and because of that, Ty Skyles academic experience has offered him a richer understanding of the world around him.
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Fireworks and the Final Draft: Lucy Bowden’s Contributions to Science
Lucy Bowden, a dedicated PhD student, balances her passion for microbiology with the challenges of motherhood as she pioneers antimicrobial solutions for orthopedic hardware.
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The Heartbeat of Healthcare: Advancing Diagnostics in the Lab
Whether diagnosing life-threatening infections or identifying the genetic markers of rare diseases, the work of medical laboratory scientists forms the backbone of healthcare.
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Into the Data Stream: How Dr. Pickett's Lab is Unlocking Genetic Secrets
In the Pickett Lab, students harness a supercomputer to decode the mysteries hidden in gene sequences, transforming vast bioinformatics datasets into groundbreaking insights.
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Bugged No More: Scientists Work to Eliminate Vector-Borne Diseases in Insects
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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Halio: Solving Food Insecurity One Plant at a Time
Three BYU students created an innovation that could change the future of farming as we know it.
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A Scholar’s Thai Odyssey: Using Scientific Passion to Forge Connections and Serve
The time Curtis Hoffmann spent collaborating with Thai healthcare professionals expanded his mind, allowed him to reconnect with the Thai people, and opened doors for future research opportunities.
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From Research to Relief: Israel Davila-Aleman's Commitment to Science and Service
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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Summer Snapshots: Connecting Science with Faith
Students from the college share how their summer travel experiences helped them see God's hand in the sciences.
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Sharing Truth in Science by Study and by Faith
As recipients of the college's Spiritually Strengthening Award, Dr. Ryan Cordner and Dr. Tim Jenkins exemplify how to teach by study and by faith in the sciences.
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Bridging Cultures and Battling Diseases: A Student's Thai Odyssey
After seeing the hardships experienced during the COVID-19 pandemic in Thailand, Curtis Hoffman was determined to help. He never realized the life-changing opportunities he would have while there.
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MMBIO Honored Graduate: How Epigenetics Shaped Aaron Bohn
After someone close to Aaron Bohn was diagnosed with a genetic disease, he needed to know how to help. Little did he know he would get hooked on genetics.
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Pushing the Boundaries of Science and Self: Brandon Lopez
Brandon Lopez's master's research on the HIV virus is part of a global battle to combat HIV and AIDS. Yet enthusiastically mentoring undergraduates and advocating for his fellow students has been just as important to his BYU experience.
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MMBIO CURA Winner Researches a New Technique to Fight Cancer
Drawn to help those suffering from chronic illness, Joshua Bennett (MMBIO) is focusing his research on making antibodies that mark cancer cells for macrophages and neutrophils to attack.
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Joshua Wright: Preserving Hearts and Strengthening Bones
One premed student's Boston internships open his eyes to a plethora of possibilities in medicine.
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Dr. Jeffery Schachterle: Fieldwork First
Meet Dr. Jeffrey Schachterle, a new assistant professor of microbiology & molecular biology researching plant pathology.
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