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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.
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.
Life Sciences Brings Students and Mentors Together at First-Generation Student Luncheon
Students networked with mentors and learned valuable lessons from BYU alum Todd Jarvis at the College of Life Sciences' annual First Generation Luncheon.
Videos
Faith and Landscape Design | The 48th Annual National Collegiate Landscape Competition
BYU students blend faith, passion, and creativity to excel in the National Collegiate Landscape Competition, showcasing their talent and deep connection to God's creation. Listen to four competitors speak about their paths and perspectives, as well as ways they draw inspiration from their faith.
Aquatic Biodiversity and the Silk of Caddisflies
PhD student Gabi Jijon Nemalceff takes us into the fascinating world of caddisflies, focusing on how they use silk to construct cases, nets, and shelters. She explains how understanding the silk production and behavior of these aquatic insects can provide insights into stream biodiversity and conservation efforts.
Tackling Soil Salinity with Bacteria | A Global Solution to Crop Loss and Poverty
BYU students Michael Davis, Fritz-Carl Morlant, and Tucker Bateman have developed a groundbreaking bacterial solution intended to help farmers combat soil salinity and increase crop yields. Here they share their experience with blending faith and science to address global hunger and poverty and to "make life better for [God's] children" (Tucker Bateman).
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Reflecting Light: The Global Reach of BYU Biology Students
Through the College of Life Sciences, students like Abigail Borgmeier, Micah Taotafa, and Olivea Fisher reflect light throughout the world as they contribute to meaningful research in Antarctica, Hawaii, and the Netherlands.
A Glimmer of Hope: BYU Researchers Tackle Triple-Negative Breast Cancer
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.
Swimming Toward Discovery: Zebrafish Research Sheds Light on Neurodivergence
A team of BYU students are gaining insights on how to better understand and assist individuals with sensory processing disorders like autism through their zebrafish research.
Lifestyle
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.
Reducing the spread of antibiotic-resistant bacteria
Serious infections due to antibiotic-resistant bacteria are on the rise. How can you help stop the spread? Microbiology and Molecular Biology professor Julianne Grose suggests five simple ways you can reduce the spread of antibiotic-resistant bacteria.
Using high intensity interval training to overcome obstacles to exercise
There are many obstacles that keep us from working out regularly. Three common hindrances include finding a suitable program, lacking time, and craving results. Exercise Sciences professor Jayson Gifford’s research lab is scientifically addressing these obstacles. Gifford proposes High Intensity Interval Training (HIIT) as a solution to these three most common obstacles.
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