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MMBIO Honored Graduate: How Faith and Persistence Guided Emily Shakespear's Academic Journey

By Britney Heimuli
April 16, 2026
While conducting research on hematopoiesis in bone marrow, Emily Shakespear discovered her passion for immunology and Christlike service, empowering her to overcome her challenges.
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Tyler Brown: Tackling Staph Infections in the Age of Resistance

Gillian Garmon
By Gillian Garmon
April 03, 2026
Tyler Brown's passion for microbiology led him to take on one of modern medicine’s most urgent challenges: antibiotic-resistant staph infections.
3 Min Read
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Research in a Flash: Inside the Three Minute Thesis Competition

By Malie Roos
March 05, 2026
Students from each of the Life Sciences departments presented their research in the College’s Three Minute Thesis Competition.
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The Mary Davis Lab: Unraveling Chronic Illness One Gene at a Time

By Keira Dooley
February 12, 2026
In the Davis Lab, students aim to personalize treatments for chronic diseases using genetics, algorithms, and clinical data.
3 Min Read
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From Family Ties to Fruit Fly Diets: Dean Peterson’s Research Journey

Gabe Mills
By Gabe Mills
February 09, 2026
Dean Peterson discovered links between bacteria, vitamins, and behavior through his research on fruit flies.
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Life Sciences Students Share Their Musical Talents Through Service

Luke Morgan
By Luke Morgan
December 17, 2025
Students in the College of Life Sciences are making meaningful connections as they combine their passion for the arts with their desire to serve.
3 Min Read
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A Glimmer of Hope: BYU Researchers Tackle Triple-Negative Breast Cancer

Gillian Garmon
By Gillian Garmon
November 05, 2025
Patients facing triple-negative breast cancer have significantly limited treatment options, but Naomi Rapier-Sharman and Mauri Spendlove are striving to change that, bringing light to those who need it most.
3 Min Read
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Diving Into Disease Disparities: Kyler Linton Investigates ERM in Fish

By Keira Dooley
October 14, 2025
Enteric Red Mouth Disease is a bacterial infection that's devastating fish farms worldwide, and Kyler Linton is determined to find a solution through hands-on research.
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Life Science Students Earn Silver Medal at International Competition

Gabe Mills
By Gabe Mills
September 26, 2025
The BYU MMBIO team competed at the International Genetically Engineered Machine (iGEM) competition in Paris, France where they won big for their revolutionary work.
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Faith and Science Seminar: Lessons from Your Mentors

Gabe Mills
By Gabe Mills
September 16, 2025
Spiritually Strengthening Award winners Dr. Brad Berges and Dr. Neil Hansen shared their insights on faith and science at the College of Life Sciences' annual seminar.
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Ancient Enamel and Modern Insights: Exploring the Oral Microbiome of Egyptian Mummies

Gillian Garmon
By Gillian Garmon
May 15, 2025
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.
3 Min Read
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Why Bone Marrow Registration Matters—And How You Can Help

Gillian Garmon
By Gillian Garmon
May 06, 2025
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

Gillian Garmon
By Gillian Garmon
April 15, 2025
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

Gillian Garmon
By Gillian Garmon
April 04, 2025
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

Gillian Garmon
By Gillian Garmon
March 28, 2025
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

Gillian Garmon
By Gillian Garmon
February 21, 2025
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

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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Halio: Solving Food Insecurity One Plant at a Time

By Christina Triptow
January 23, 2025
Three BYU students created an innovation that could change the future of farming as we know it.
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