Description: In order to better increase our understanding of polar bears and our ability to study them, non-invasive research is needed. Understanding all facets of […]
A Device to Monitor Jump Count, Jump Height, and Rotation Speed in Figure Skating
Description: Professor Dustin Bruening wants to determine how to better improve the quality and safety of training in figure skaters by developing a monitor to […]
Ankle Ligament Laxity and Movement Strategy Differences during Forward/Side Jump between Healthy, Ankle Sprain Copers, and Chronic Ankle Instability
Description: Researchers are studying the difference in the way people handle ankle injuries to determine better strategies to heal. Start: June 22, 2015 End: December […]
Effects of Predator Management on Mule Deer Survival
Description: Researchers examine how the regulation of coyotes affects the fawn mule deer population in Utah. For more information, visit the BYU News coverage of […]
DNA Sequence Evolution and Rare Homoeologous Conversion in Tetraploid Cotton
Dr. Joshua Udall in the Department of Plant and Wildlife Sciences has worked with graduate student Justin T. Page and undergraduate students Zach S. Liechty, […]
Establishing a Microbial Community and Soil Biology Baseline for Potato Soil Health
Description: BYU researchers are analyzing potato soil health to aid in the development of non-fumigation technologies for potato production. Start: September 1, 2015 End: August […]
Effects of Gastric Bypass Surgery and Sustained Weight Loss on Fracture Risk
Description: Professor Davidson of the Exercise Science Department is compiling extensive data to see if there is correlation between severe obesity and bone weakening. This […]
Pleiotropic and Interaction Effects on Alzheimer’s Disease Risk and Progression
Description: BYU Professor John Kauwe of the Biology Department is an award-winning, internationally-acclaimed researcher specializing in Alzheimer’s disease genetics. He is working with George Washington […]
The Molecular Basis of Abortive Symbiosis
Description: Dr. Joel Griffitts and his team of researchers are analyzing the associations and disassociations between legume roots and bacterial rhizobium cells. This research is […]
Decision Support Tools, Drought Tolerance, and Innovative Soil and Water Management Strategies to Adapt Semi-arid Irrigated Cropping Systems to Drought
Description: This research proposes modifying crop irrigation systems in the Central Great Plains to be conservative and efficient with water in times of drought, yet […]