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The Power of Prevention
Prevention. What if it could reduce your chance of developing a chronic disease by 78%? What if it could be as simple as adjusting your diet to include more fruits, vegetables, and whole grains? What if it could save you thousands of dollars in healthcare costs? What if it could save your life? Read more…
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Breast Milk Drives Growth of Gut Flora, Infant Immune System
Jenni Laidman May 1, 2012 — Researchers at Texas A&M University caught some of the conversation between gut microbes and infant genes that appear to help the breast-fed infant make a safe transition from life in the womb to life outside, a study published April 29 in the open-access journal Genome Biology reports. The study,…
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Chapkin Awarded Distinguished Achievement for Research
Dr. Robert Chapkin, Professor of Nutrition, of Veterinary Integrative Biosciences, and of Biochemistry and Biophysics, was one of six recipients of the Distinguished Achievement Award for Research. This award recognizes and rewards those individuals whose research efforts have been particularly significant and outstanding work is recognized locally, nationally and internationally. The results of these research…
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CPRIT Awards A&M Professors Grants for Cancer Research
“The cost of cancer to Texas every year is about $30 billion, so it’s extremely important that we fight this terrible disease,” Texas A&M Vice President for Research Jeffrey Seemann said. “Texas A&M is saying that we very much want to be part of that fight.” Continue Reading….CPRIT awards
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Why Is Breast Milk Best? It’s All in the Genes
Is breast milk so different from infant formula? The ability to track which genes are operating in an infant’s intestine has allowed University of Illinois scientists to compare the early development of breast-fed and formula-fed babies. They say the difference is very real. Continue Reading….
