February 4, 2008 | News, Research News, Zeisel, Zeisel News
A mouse study by NRI scientists shows that prenatal diets that are deficient in choline—an essential nutrient that is part of all cell membranes— form fewer blood vessels in the brains of developing fetuses. These findings could prove significant for pregnant women.
February 4, 2008 | Cheatham, Cheatham News, News, Research News, Zeisel News
Dr. Carol Cheatham, developmental cognitive neuroscientist with the NRI, is a featured expert with an international public education campaign. Sponsored by Abbott Nutrition, the makers of Similac infant formula, the campaign was designed to promote awareness of proper nutrition for pregnant women in Vietnam and Singapore.
February 4, 2008 | Community News, News, Partners, Research News, Zeisel, Zeisel News
As chair of GenoVive’s Scientific Advisory Board, Dr. Steven Zeisel, director of the NRI, will provide strategic guidance to this private corporation. GenoVive scientists develop customized meal and exercise programs that are based on individual DNA.