Current Projects

Gene and diet interactions as determinants of fasting plasma lipoproteins levels and cardiovascular risk in population studies.
Gene and diet interactions as determinants of postprandial plasma lipoproteins levels in metabolic studies.
Discovery of new gene loci/DNA markers associated with plasma lipoproteins concentrations, cardiovascular risk and healthy aging.
Crosscultural genetic population studies aimed to unravel the worldwide variation in the prevalence of diabetes and obesity and cardiovascular disease.
Genetic factors determining variability in dietary response to hypocholesterolemic interventions.
Genetic factors determining physical performance and response to exercise training.
Aging and candidate longevity gene discovery in model systems.

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For more information about the Nutrition & Genomics Laboratory, please visit the USDA, Agricultural Research Service.

It's in the Genes
Working in what he calls "the lab of the future" at Tufts' Human Nutrition Research Center on Aging, senior scientist Jose Ordovas explores the ways in which the linkages between nutrition, behavior and genetics impact human health.

Benefits of Eating Fish Outweigh Risks
Despite the risk of consuming contaminants, eating fish is good for your health, according to a recent report by a committee of nutrition experts, including Tufts' Jose Ordovas

Genetic Variants Shown to Hoard Body Fat
Two variations of a gene associated with obesity and type 2 diabetes have been linked to storing excess fat in Caucasian women.

Risky gene
Research uncovers another cause of heart disease

USDA honors
Scientist recognized for work in genetics and nutrition