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Epigenetics: Making sense of nutritional triggers

Dana Dolinoy discusses her work on the Michigan Minds podcast

Epigenetics, the study of how environmental and behavioral factors modify gene expression, helps explain how what we eat influences our health.

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On the Heights: January 2026

January highlights include groundbreaking research on structural racism and environmental health, new Impact Institute and sustainability funding awards, and faculty expertise featured in national media coverage and global health initiatives.

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On the Heights: December 2025

Michigan Public Health faculty and researchers advance digital health research, examine global school feeding programs, and share expertise on healthcare spending, noise pollution, and the power of public health storytelling.