Devotional: "Hurrah for Israel!"
In Tuesday’s devotional, Elder Ronald A. Rasband, a member of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles in The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, spoke to students about picking up the work of the early Saints and advancing the Restoration of the gospel of Jesus Christ.
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BYU preclinical research shows macrophages can be programmed to fight solid cancer tumors
BYU preclinical research shows a promising new immunotechnology called MOTO-CAR that genetically engineers macrophages — immune cells that can enter solid tumors — to recognize cancer-associated markers, attack the tumor cells, and activate other immune cells with a memory to fight the cancer. Researchers hope it will eventually lead to treatments for difficult-to-cure cancers, including glioblastoma, triple-negative breast cancer and pancreatic cancer.
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BYU professor helps translate nutrition research into a global food guide
BYU nutritional science professor Karen Della Corte led a global team of nutrition scientists to develop an International Food Guide Pyramid that reflects broad scientific agreement and can be adapted across cultures and borders.
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Devotional: Bishop L. Todd Budge
Bishop L. Todd Budge, First Counselor in the Presiding Bishopric of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, spoke at Tuesday’s devotional about how temporal resources, including tithes and offerings, help bless millions of people worldwide through service and humanitarian efforts.
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BYU School of Medicine granted preliminary accreditation, plans for future building announced
The BYU School of Medicine has received preliminary accreditation from the Liaison Committee on Medical Education (LCME), the accrediting authority recognized by the U.S. Department of Education for medical education programs leading to the Doctor of Medicine (MD) degree. With this updated status, the school is authorized to recruit and admit students and launch its MD program.
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Devotional: Presence in the Fire
During Tuesday’s devotional, Rebekka Matheson, an associate professor in the School of Medicine, invited students to rethink the meaning of the refiner’s fire and consider how being present with others in their suffering can help them develop Christlike charity.
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Cougar Query: Rebekka Matheson
Cougar Queries is a series profiling BYU employees by asking them questions about their work, interests and life.
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Forum: Convergence of Faith
Ross G. Douthat, an American author, journalist and television correspondent for CBS News’ 60 Minutes spoke at Tuesday's forum and encouraged BYU students to hold on to their belief in God.
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Devotional: Choose Christ
In his devotional at BYU on Tuesday, Elder Alexander Dushku invited students to make the firm decision to choose Christ over the world.
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Facing the megadrought: BYU researchers study underground ice reservoirs in the American West
Mount Timpanogos, towering 7000 feet above Utah Valley, is more than an iconic view and beloved hiking destination. Snowmelt from mountains like these provides about 95% of Utah’s water supply. Hotter, drier conditions have led to water-conservation statements from both religious and state leaders.
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