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Oatstanding Genomics: BYU Research Published in Prestigious Journal

By Keira Dooley November 06, 2025
BYU professors Rick Jellen and Jeff Maughan's oat genomics research on building a pan-genome, a comprehensive map of genes found across oat varieties, has been recognized in Nature.

Neuroscience Art Contest: Visualizing the Music of the Mind

By Gillian Garmon November 04, 2025
The 2025 Neuroscience Art Contest challenged students to explore the musicality of the brain through art, resulting in several creative and captivating pieces.

Life's Migration: Riley Peck's Journey in Wildland Conservation

By Gabe Mills October 28, 2025
Life Sciences Alumnus Riley Peck spoke to students about his path to becoming the Director of Utah’s Division of Wildlife Resources.

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Faith and Landscape Design | The 48th Annual National Collegiate Landscape Competition

March 04, 2025
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

March 04, 2025
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

March 04, 2025
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

By Gillian Garmon November 05, 2025
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

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.

Swimming Toward Discovery: Zebrafish Research Sheds Light on Neurodivergence

By Gabe Mills November 05, 2025
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

Reducing the spread of antibiotic-resistant bacteria

By Allie Richael January 25, 2022
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

By Grace McGregor January 12, 2022
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.

Eating healthy on a budget

By Brooke Hansen January 12, 2022
As a busy college student, it’s difficult to fight the allure of fast food. While its convenience and prices are unmatched, eating fast food regularly can lead to nutritional deficits and an overall unhealthy lifestyle. In the effort to win the war against fast food, dietetics student Sydney Means ('21) offers a few tips to eat healthy on a budget.

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