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BYU Students Harness Supercomputer for Groundbreaking Bioinformatics Research

2/22/2025

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At BYU’s Pickett Lab, students harness the power of a supercomputer to delve into gene sequences, investigating RNA changes and virus mutations to improve disease diagnosis and treatment. Under Dr. Brett Pickett's guidance, the lab promotes student-led research, fostering collaboration and publication, igniting a passion for bioinformatics among aspiring scientists.

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Story summary

At BYU’s Pickett Lab, students harness the power of a supercomputer to delve into gene sequences, investigating RNA changes and virus mutations to improve disease diagnosis and treatment. Under Dr. Brett Pickett's guidance, the lab promotes student-led research, fostering collaboration and publication, igniting a passion for bioinformatics among aspiring scientists.