“The field of epigenetics, and more specifically that of microRNAs, is still little researched and offers many possible biomedical applications.”
“In addition, the area of nutrigenomics and personalized nutrition is currently booming and I think that the possibility of preventing certain diseases thanks to some bioactive foods such as olive oil is wonderful and very worthy of further study,” she added.
Researchers are currently seeking new ways to promote beneficial epigenomes and suppress harmful ones. Many are looking at one of the world’s oldest health foods: olive oil. Decades of research have demonstrated that the physically obtained fruit juice has a range of health benefits.
A new round of Ph.D. scholarships has been awarded by the International Olive Council (IOC) to four students selected within its member states. The IOC will fund their research work for the next four years.
“These scholarships aim to encourage technology transfer, and the sharing of information and research results in the field of olive cultivation, olive technology and standardization activities among member countries,” the IOC said.
The awarding process followed a similar announcement in 2020 and it is part of the technical cooperation and training program that the IOC dedicates to scientific research.