Penny Gordon-Larsen

Jan 30, 2024 | unc.edu | Penny Gordon-Larsen |UNC Research

Carolina is a research powerhouse. We make discoveries every day that transform and save lives. The University’s mission to educate comes alive through research experiences for our undergraduate students. Undergraduate research experiences are a pivotal element of Carolina’s research mission and enterprise, affording our students valuable opportunities to address intricate questions and navigate unforeseen challenges.

Nov 28, 2023 | nature.com | Christy L. Avery |Annie Howard |Sarah Koenigsberg |Anna F. Ballou |Michael Preuss |Laura M. Raffield | +1 more

AbstractThe branched chain amino acids (BCAA) leucine, isoleucine, and valine are essential nutrients that have been associated with diabetes, cancers, and cardiovascular diseases. Observational studies suggest that BCAAs exert homogeneous phenotypic effects, but these findings are inconsistent with results from experimental human and animal studies.