We lead the field of Precision Nutrition research by applying advanced scientific methods for understanding individual requirements for and responses to nutrients.
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students, and staff who make discovery possible every day.
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students, and staff who make discovery possible every day.
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From Placenta to Brain: Alcohol’s Impact on Development
A new study from the UNC Nutrition Research Institute (NRI) looks at how prenatal alcohol exposure (PAE) changes placental metabolism and what that means for fetal brain development. The research, a collaboration between Nipun Saini, PhD, Susan Smith, PhD, and Sandra...
Don’t Miss NCRC STEM Night at the Cannon Ballers Game!
Tuesday, April 29 | 6 PM | Atrium Health Ballpark 1 Cannon Baller Way, Kannapolis, NC 28081 Experience hands-on science activities between innings, meet real scientists, and explore interactive exhibits—all while enjoying a great game! Tickets are just $13.17 when...
Healthy Eating Starts at the Grocery Store – Let’s Make It Easier
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