Across Kentucky - June 30, 2015
Posted on Jun 30, 2015
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UK Ag research team has garnered a 4-year, $400,000
USDA grant to refine a new process to extract flavonoids from plant cells. Scientists have long correlated positive health effects from certain flavonoids in the diet, but this study seeks to isolate these compounds for development of drugs to fight cardiovascular disease, certain cancers, and possibly the onset of dementia.
Tagged Post Topics Include: Agriculture, Cancer, Cardiovascular Disease, Dementia, Drugs, FDA, Flavonoids, Grant, Health Benefits, Health Effects, Plant Cells, Research Team, US Department of Agriculture, UK Ag, University of Kentucky, USDA, Vascular Diseases
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