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Nebraska Food for Health Center

Computational biologist Yanbin Yin (right) and post-doctoral researcher Xuehuan Feng review algae samples.

Project leads to major discovery about earliest plant life on Earth

May 3, 2024

Science & Technology

Sorghum field

Starches common in processed grains can curb helpful gut bacteria

June 22, 2023

Agriculture & Environment

Science & Technology

Nate Korth, a doctoral student in the Department of Food Science and Technology, is researching a variety of popcorn that has a notably beneficial effect on the human microbiome.

Study identifies connections among popcorn, microbiome, human health

November 12, 2022

Agriculture & Environment

Food for Health Center scientists from the labs of James C. Schnable and Andy Benson examine sorghum plants at the Greenhouse Innovation Center at Nebraska Innovation Campus. The Husker scientists (from left) are Chenyong Miao, Qinnan “Bob” Yang, Zhikai Liang and Mallory Van Haute.

IANR tech boosts understanding of food crop traits, gut microbiome

October 12, 2022

Agriculture & Environment

Amanda Ramer-Tait

Team shows ecological principles at play in gut microbiome

August 3, 2022

Science & Technology

Jill Hochstein and others work behind scenes during the Agriculture and Health Summit, which was held in October 2021.

Hochstein's expertise, dedication lead to success for university

March 25, 2022

High school student Holly Podliska (center) and Husker undergraduates Daniel Ngu (left) and Conner Pederson (right) gather maize root microbiome samples in 2017. The University of Nebraska–Lincoln’s new Research and Extension Experiences for Undergraduates program will give students 10-week summer research experiences and scientific communication and leadership training.

Grant will fund ‘Crop-to-Food Innovation’ undergraduate training program

February 18, 2022

Scientist studies fresh produce in a lab.

Summit to bring together food for health experts

October 4, 2021

Jorgensen Hall is reflected in the ongoing construction of the College of Engineering’s first phase expansion. The project is replacing the “Link,” which connected Nebraska Hall to the Walter Scott Engineering Center.

Achievements | Honors, appointments, publications for July 2

July 2, 2021

Mouse house: Germ-free facility puts Nebraska U at forefront of microbiome research

January 4, 2021

Science & Technology

David Richardson, assistant secretary for the Department of Homeland Security’s Countering Weapons of Mass Destruction Office, talks with Andy Benson, director of the Nebraska Food for Health Center, after a presentation Dec. 18.

DHS, Husker officials discuss security of nation’s food system

December 21, 2020

Agriculture & Environment

Faculty-led startup takes aim at improving gut health

November 20, 2019

Science & Technology