Alltech opens nutrigenomics facility
// 09 May 2008
The first facility of its kind in the world, the center is dedicated to the
study of the effect of nutrition on gene expression and represents a 20,000
square foot expansion of the company’s existing research
facility.
Latest technologies
The nutrigenomics laboratory
employs the latest technologies to generate databases detailing the effects of
nutrition on gene expression profiles in the tissues of various species. The
databases will be analysed to determine the health and performance status of
livestock and the best nutritional interventions for peak production
potential.
Dr Pearse Lyons, the company's president and founder, said to
be very excited about the potential of the facility. "The ability to comprehend
nutrition at the most basic level – gene expression – really makes us stand
apart and will give us a much greater understanding of the nutritional needs of
our animals."
Research initiatives
In addition to
nutrigenomics, the facility will house the company’s research initiatives at its
global headquarters, including e.g. the study of functional glycomics, solid
state fermentation and organic trace minerals.
In coming years, the
facility is expected to require 40 additional research professionals to be fully
staffed. To help address this need, in 2007, the company formed a partnership
with the University of Kentucky to advance research in the field of
nutrigenomics.
Related websites:
• University of Kentucky
• Alltech
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