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Bezos Earth Fund Grant Creates Sustainable Protein Research Hub at NC State

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Apr 22, 2026

Microbes Contribute a Surprisingly Large Array of Proteins in Fermented Foods

Findings could lead to engineering fermented foods with specific microbial profiles that enhance their beneficial effects. 
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Sep 4, 2025

Study Shows Not All Dietary Proteins Are Digested the Same Way

Categorizing dietary proteins as either animal- or plant-based fails to address source-specific differences, new research shows. 
Brown rice on a plate.

Apr 30, 2025

Protein Sources Change the Gut Microbiome – Some Drastically

Protein sources appear to have major effects on both the population and function of the mouse gut microbiome. 
A food scientist hydrates a protein for use in a food formulation.

May 31, 2024

Bezos Earth Fund Grant Creates Sustainable Protein Research Hub at NC State

Research will engage academic and industry partners to create and commercialize new technologies to shape the future of sustainable food production.