August 2016

Unrelated Diseases Can Share Common Underlying Genetic Factors A recent study by NRI researcher Saroja Voruganti and her laboratory highlights the value of genome-wide analysis and underscores the reality that seemingly unrelated diseases often share common,...

Blueberry Chocolate Bark

July 25, 2016 • Blueberry Chocolate Bark by Chef Aubrey Mast of the NC State Plants for Human Health Institute.

Unrelated Diseases Can Share Common Underlying Genetic Factors

July 21, 2016 • A recent study by NRI researcher Saroja Voruganti and her laboratory highlights the value of genome-wide analysis and underscores the reality that seemingly unrelated diseases often share common, underlying factors. In their recent publication (Chittoor et al., 2016) the researchers identified two genes, ITPR1 and CNTN4, as potential mediators of uric acid concentration. Notably, neither of these genes shows an obvious connection to uric acid, but they have been linked to autism and other neurological disorders.

July 2016

The Sweet Reality of Eating Nutritious Fruits This time of year, fresh fruits abound. No matter whether the fruit you eat is fresh, canned, frozen, or dried, all of the varieties offer a plethora of flavors, colors and, most importantly, health benefits. No...

The Sweet Reality of Eating Nutritious Fruits

June 23, 2016 • This time of year, fresh fruits abound. No matter whether the fruit you eat is fresh, canned, frozen, or dried, all of the varieties offer a plethora of flavors, colors and, most importantly, health benefits.

Faculty and Research Opportunities

June 22, 2016 • The UNC Nutrition Research Institute offers opportunities for faculty and researchers to refine or expand a nutrition-related research program. The Institute is particularly interested in research related to nutrigenomics, metabolomics, epigenetics, clinical nutrition and/or energy expenditure.
Learn more about Faculty Fellows and Visiting Scholars.

Sweet Potato Slaw

June 21, 2016 • Sweet Potato Slaw by Chef Aubrey Mast of the NC State Plants for Human Health Institute.