By Staff WriterHeeduk Oh, a doctoral candidate in the NC State Department of Horticultural Science, has been named a Foundation for Food and Agriculture Research Fellow for... |Slice of PHHI
By Staff WriterEnjoying holiday foods doesn’t mean you have to arrive at the New Year with weight gain, high cholesterol and blood sugar that tops the charts. Instead, make a plan that will help you enjoy every delicious bite of the holidays. |Slice of PHHI
By Staff WriterPHHI's Dr. Slavko Komarnytsky has been selected as a 2013-2014 IREX Board Fellow. He will lead an effort to better understand the microbial diversity of waterways in Central Asia and their impacts on human health. |Slice of PHHI
By Staff WriterWhy does research into plants and human health matter? The Plants for Human Health Institute developed a new interactive exhibit to provide answers to the important questions that sometimes puzzle the public. |Slice of PHHI
By Staff WriterThe arrival of a vibrant variety of fresh produce signals the start of summer. And science has shown that the colors of fruits and vegetables say a lot about their health benefits. |Slice of PHHI
By Staff WriterBroccoli 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. |Slice of PHHI
By Staff WriterPHHI director Dr. Mary Ann Lila researches the bioactive compounds found in plant foods like fruits and vegetables that are healthy for people to eat. Take a sneak peak into the "LilaLab" and the questions and goals that drive the research and continue to enhance human health. |Slice of PHHI
By phhi_adminDr. Jeremy Pattison, strawberry breeder with the Plants for Human Health Institute, has teamed up with local high schools and the N.C. Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services Piedmont Research Station. They are using agricultural research to bring science and math concepts alive in a new effort that they hope serves as a model for schools across the state and nation. |Slice of PHHI
By phhi_adminThe Produce Lady (Brenda Sutton) interviews Dr. Mary Ann Lila (left), director of the Plants for Human Health Institute, and Dr. Allan Brown, applied molecular geneticist with the Institute, about blueberry and broccoli research, respectively. Learn about cutting-edge research that contributes toward advances in human health.