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BYU chemist and colleagues reveal how diet can prevent blindness

A new study explains part of the magic behind a diet rich in antioxidants, showing how artichokes, blueberries and pecans can hold at bay the leading cause of age-related blindness in developed countries. Watch the story from KSL-TV.

BYU study links traumatic stress with loss in part of the brain

A new study indicates that traumatic events and PTSD symptoms may be followed in some cases by a size reduction in a part of the brain called the hippocampus, which is involved with memory and learning. See the story on KSL TV.

 

BYU authors propose correction to huge DNA project

Cataloging all life on earth by a simple standardized genetic tag, similar to a barcode in a store, is a cooperative venture that could go awry unless the current approach is corrected, BYU biologists say in Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences.

'Doonesbury' cartoon sometimes misunderstood, says author

The first scholarly book to examine Garry Trudeau's Doonesbury comic strip calls Trudeau the most significant cultural critic and satirist of his age. Author Kerry Soper suggests the cartoonist's message is not always obvious.

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University Conference to revolve around enlightenment theme

University leaders and employees will come together Monday through Thursday for several sessions of camaraderie and regeneration.

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