Teaching science (IMAGE) Virginia Tech Caption Push a cart through your local grocery store, and ultra-processed foods dominate the aisles. A $2.2 million grant will help Alexandra DiFeliceantonio, an assistant professor with the Fralin Biomedical Research Institute at VTC, better understand their appeal at the neurobiological level. Credit Clayton Metz/Virginia Tech. Usage Restrictions none License Original content Disclaimer: AAAS and EurekAlert! are not responsible for the accuracy of news releases posted to EurekAlert! by contributing institutions or for the use of any information through the EurekAlert system.