Diet, Genomics and Immunology Lab Site Logo
Agricultural Research Service United States Department of Agriculture
 

Investigating the role of nutrition on health and immune function.

Mission:

The Diet, Genomics, and Immunology Laboratory focuses on three main research areas (1) determine human requirements, functions, and basic mechanisms of action for specific vitamins and minerals; (2) develop methodology for assessment of mineral and vitamin nutrition in humans; (3) develop cost-effective cellular, molecular, and immunological methods for evaluating micro-nutrient requirements and functions, and the effect of nutritional status on immune function.

 

Spotlights

photo: cinnamon product lable
Health Benefits of Cinnamon Extracts
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DGIL Porcine Immunology and Nutrition (PIN) database     
   
Phytochemical Database
   

 

Contact Information


Diet, Genomics, Immunology Laboratory
USDA, ARS, BHNRC
Building 307C, Room 213, BARC-East
Beltsville, Maryland 20705
301-504-8351, FAX 301-504-9062

 


     
Last Modified: 02/13/2009