Biochemistry, Nutrition and Health Promotion
The Department of Biochemistry, Nutrition and Health Promotion is at the forefront of advancing health and science, exploring the chemistry of life processes, food, and nutrition to foster a healthier, more vibrant population.
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Food insecurity impacts 8.5 percent of adults age 65 and older in the U.S. The health implications of food insecurity in older adults are considerable, specifically for tho...
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A Mississippi Agricultural and Forestry Experiment Station scientist in the School of Human Sciences is hamming it up with a MAFES food scientist, an entomologist at Kansas...
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According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, foodborne pathogens cause an estimated 47.8 million illnesses, 128,000 hospitalizations and 3,000 deaths in the...
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MAFES scientists, Dr. Eric Stafne and Dr. Sam Chang, are working to bring a sweet treat to Mississippi's farms. Fruits such as bunch grapes, muscadines, and blackberries, a...
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As consumer interests for forage-finished beef increases in the U.S., Mississippi Agricultural and Forestry Experiment Station scientists, Wes Schilling and Byron Williams,...
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Limited access to fresh produce is an issue that plagues disadvantaged communities throughout the United States. Dr. Marie Allsopp, former assistant professor and director ...
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As a molecular biologist, Dr. Florencia Meyer, a scientist in the Mississippi Agricultural and Forestry Experiment Station, hopes to unlock molecular secrets about the micr...
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Of the many suspects that cause food safety issues in kitchens and food processing plants, biofilms, caused by bacteria such as Listeria monocytogenes and Salm...
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MAFES scientists study pork sausage to identify harmful bacteria that can grow in packaged meats. Researchers hope to find a way to extend the shelf life of pork sausage. ...
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The microgreen industry is expected to grow exponentially in the coming years. With this newly popular vegetable, Mississippi Agricultural and Forestry Experiment Station ...
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Stress can take a toll on farm-raised catfish and may also affect the end product. That's why MAFES scientists, Drs. Peter Allen and Wes Schilling, have spent five years st...
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The most common garden vegetable is also a staple in research laboratories at Mississippi State. From herbicide tolerance to gene modification, tomatoes are being studied t...
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