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How BYU and the University of Washington are preventing hereditary cancer one family tree at a time
A collaboration between BYU and the University of Washington uses science and family history to prevent hereditary cancer.
Devotional: His sheep still hear His voice
Mark L. Pace, Sunday School General President of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, delivered Tuesday’s devotional address. He spoke about the importance of hearing the Savior’s voice through the confirming witness of the Holy Ghost.
New BYU algorithm making ID verification more secure by tracking facial movements
Like every other human biometric identification system before it, there are still significant security flaws in some of the most advanced identity verification technology. BYU computer and electrical engineering professor D.J. Lee has decided there is a better and more secure way to use your face for restricted access.
BYU students assemble, deliver 800 care packages to students affected by COVID-19
For a time, the day-to-day efforts of the BYUSA office were put on hold while the office morphed into a care package production facility as nearly 50 students and staff members came together to assemble and deliver care packages.
Techniques to offset trauma using principles of positive childhood experiences
After facing a pandemic, historic job loss, the presidential election, and at-home work and school, it’s safe to say we are all coming off of one of the most challenging years of our lives. Pain is part of the mortal experience, but that doesn’t mean it has to dictate our lives.
Female Medical School Applicants on the Rise
In 2020, a historic 53.4% of medical school applicants were female. However, applicants from BYU do not reflect the national trend as only 13-15% of all BYU medical school applicants are female. The Association of Future Female Physicians is established to support female students and address the challenges.
Devotional: The transformative power of faith and art
Janalee Emmer, Associate Director of Exhibitions and Programming of the Museum of Art, delivered Tuesday’s devotional address.
Cougar Query: "My favorite spot on campus is the MOA, of course!"
Cougar Queries are a series profiling BYU employees by asking them questions about their work, interests and life. Today, we meet Janalee Emmer from the Museum of Art.
Q&A with BYU professor addresses COVID-19 vaccine misconceptions
While myths and half-truths about vaccinations continue to swirl, Dr. Andersen explains how COVID-19 vaccines work and debunks common misconceptions in this interview.
Five common misconceptions about face masks
The overwhelming amount of information pertaining to COVID-19 is hard to digest and interpret, making it difficult to avoid misconceptions. Plant and Wildlife Sciences professor Ben Abbott and students Mitchell Greenhalgh, S. Isaac St. Clair, and Jonas Bush compiled and read over 115 studies on COVID-19 to make sense of the mask research. The team’s reflection of scientific evidence provides information on five common misconceptions about face masks.