Spinach and Flaxseed Pesto
April 27, 2016 • Spinach and Flaxseed Pesto recipe designed by Chef James O’Hara, Senior Instructor at Johnson & Wales University.
NRI Postdoctoral Research Associate receives Trainee Merit Award from the ASA
April 26, 2016 • Summer Goodson earned her Ph.D. in Cell and Development Biology from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill in 2011. Now, only five years later, she has been recognized for a significant contribution in the field of andrology. In April, at the 41st Annual American Society of Andrology (ASA) Conference in New Orleans, LA, she was evaluated by anonymous judges and became one of four out of 148 trainees to receive the Trainee Merit Award.
Study of Space Travelers Helps Explain Disease in the Earthbound
April 26, 2016 • Some inherited genetic mutations have obvious harmful effects, such as those associated with cystic fibrosis or sickle cell anemia. Now, scientists are learning more about stress-induced effects of gene mutations. We have known for some time that certain astronauts who had spent time at the International Space Station developed vision problems.
Dr. Stephen Hursting discusses obesity research
April 25, 2016 • Watch Stephen Hursting, Ph.D., M.P.H. discuss his research on Fox 46.
Cashew Chipolte Crema
April 12, 2016 • Cashew Chipolte Crema recipe designed by Chef Megan Lambert, Senior Instructor at Johnson & Wales University.
Study Finds Weight Loss Amount is More Important than Diet Type in Reversing Obesity-Cancer Link
March 28, 2016 • Researchers striving to break the link between obesity and cancer have found in a new preclinical study that significant weight loss through calorie restriction, but not moderate weight loss through a low-fat diet, was linked to reduced breast cancer growth. The preliminary findings (abstract #4321) will be presented from 1-5 p.m. April 19 at the 2016 American Association for Cancer Research Annual Meeting in New Orleans.