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Genetic Risk Factors for Some Diseases Tied to Uric Acid
April 1, 2017 • We once thought of circulating uric acid levels as mainly a biomarker of kidney disease (or a very rich diet), but research over the past decade suggests that higher than normal levels of uric acid can, in fact, be a cause of some cardiovascular or chronic kidney diseases. Uric acid levels are strongly influenced by a person’s genetics and diet, so understanding genetic risk factors will help to […]
Cooking for Nourishment: Recipes
April 1, 2017 • Cooking for Nourishment: Recipes from the March 16 Appetite For Life presentation by Chef Megan Lambert and Steph Saullo, R.D. […]
Celebrating Neuroscience during Brain Awareness Week
April 1, 2017 • When people hear the word “nutrition,” they often think of eating healthy fruits and vegetables, counting calories, and constant exercise. At the Nutrition Research Institute (NRI) and across the North Carolina Research Campus (NCRC) in Kannapolis, NC, these are frequent topics of scientific inquiry. But to scientists, “nutrition” is a word with […]