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Research in a Flash: Inside the Three Minute Thesis Competition

By Malie Roos March 05, 2026 01:20 PM
Students from each of the Life Sciences departments presented their research in the College’s Three Minute Thesis Competition.

The Power of Perseverance: James Cardon-Leota’s Journey of Hope Through Education

By Luke Morgan February 24, 2026 08:00 AM
James Cardon-Leota created a new future for himself through his education, choosing to double major in public health and neuroscience to bring health benefits to people without a voice.

Seeing the Brain Differently: The Suli Lab’s Approach to Neurodiversity

By Gillian Garmon February 16, 2026 08:00 AM
What if neuroscience wasn’t about fixing differences, but understanding them? At the Suli Lab, researchers are rethinking how we study brain development and autism by looking closely at sensory integration, oxidative stress, and behavior through the lens of zebrafish models.

Life Sciences Students Share Their Musical Talents Through Service

By Luke Morgan December 17, 2025 11:22 AM
Students in the College of Life Sciences are making meaningful connections as they combine their passion for the arts with their desire to serve.

Measuring Consciousness: Shedding New Light on Anesthesia in the Melonakos Lab

By Luke Morgan November 20, 2025 08:00 AM
Working for the Melonakos Lab at BYU allows students to gain hands-on experience while helping uncover how anesthesia operates in the brain.

Swimming Toward Discovery: Zebrafish Research Sheds Light on Neurodivergence

By Gabe Mills November 05, 2025 01:44 PM
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.

Neuroscience Art Contest: Visualizing the Music of the Mind

By Gillian Garmon November 04, 2025 10:34 AM
The 2025 Neuroscience Art Contest challenged students to explore the musicality of the brain through art, resulting in several creative and captivating pieces.

The Power of Belonging: Stress and Suicide Prevention in Autistic Young Adults

By Gillian Garmon September 22, 2025 08:00 AM
Interested in understanding the neuroscientific complexities of suicidal ideation, Cole Murphy conducted research that shines a light on the importance of connection in preventing suicide.

Steven Charles Appointed New Director of the Neuroscience Center

August 13, 2025 09:19 AM
BYU College of Life Sciences Dean announces Steven Charles' appointment as the new director of the Neuroscience Center, effective August 2025.