April 2013

Apr 26, 2013

Davidson, Lenoir-Rhyne Students Involved in Cutting-Edge Blueberry Genome Research

Dr. Allan Brown receives an educational enhancement grant to involve undergraduate programs across the state in the blueberry sequencing project. 

Apr 25, 2013

Blueberry Research, Benefits Bring PHHI Director to New Zealand

Dr. Lila Goes Global with Blueberry Health Message 

Apr 25, 2013

PHHI Initiates Biodiscovery Partnership in Malaysia

PHHI's Dr. Slavko Komarnytsky will make the first steps in establishing long-standing collaboration with the International Medical University of Malaysia (IMU). Ultimately, the project will focus on engaging scientists from developing countries in both local and global human health research. 

Apr 24, 2013

N.C. State Researcher is Tracking the Parallel Pathways of Obesity, Diabetes and Inflammation

A generation ago, the prevailing opinion was that once a person became obese they would develop type 2 diabetes. Today, scientists like Dr. Slavko Komarnytsky know that obesity and diabetes are related but that the cause and effect are not quite so definite. 

Apr 19, 2013

Boosting Phyto-Benefits for Better Health and Longevity

Broccoli and blueberries are already tagged “super foods,” meaning they are more nutritious than most other fruits and vegetables. Yet, scientists with N.C. State's Plants for Human Health Institute are finding ways to boost their benefits. 

Apr 19, 2013

North Carolina agriculture continues to grow

Agriculture and agribusiness — food, fiber and forestry — continue to grow in North Carolina, according to a new study from N.C. State University. The latest data values the N.C. agriculture industry at $77 billion, more than 17 percent of the state's total economy. 

Apr 11, 2013

2013 Kannapolis Scholars Conference (July 26, 2013)

Each year the Kannapolis Scholars host a conference that brings together stakeholders to discuss the effectiveness and direction of current wellness research, initiatives and policies. They work to help provide connections and transdisciplinary solutions. 

Apr 9, 2013

Increasing Lutein Levels in Broccoli to Fight Age-Related Eye Problems

Dr. Allan Brown recently received a $155,525 grant to enhance lutein levels in broccoli. Lutein, an antioxidant, is associated with lowering risks for cataracts and age-related macular degeneration. 

Apr 7, 2013

N.C. State Earth Day Celebration (April 13-22, 2013)

Join the Pack as we celebrate the planet and local food April 13-20, 2013.