Scientists Develop High-Performance MRI Scanner in Effort to Define Microscopic Brain Structures
Next-generation system noninvasively images tiny nerve structures disrupted in brain disorders.
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NIH to crack down on excessive publisher fees for publicly funded research
Effort is part of NIH’s ongoing commitment to scientific transparency and responsible stewardship of taxpayer dollars.
NIH study links particulate air pollution to increased mutations in lung cancers among nonsmokers
Whole-genome sequencing study found air pollution to cause more cancer-related changes than secondhand smoke.
Breast cancer risk in younger women may be influenced by hormone therapy
NIH study could help to guide clinical recommendations for hormone therapy use among women under 55 years old.
NIH to Fund Long-Term Health Studies for East Palestine After Train Disaster
The 2023 derailment involved 38 cars carrying hazardous chemicals
FDA halts new clinical trials that export Americans’ cells to foreign labs in hostile countries for genetic engineering
Trials failed to inform participants about the international transfer.
NIH researchers identify brain circuits responsible for visual acuity
Studies demonstrate the effect of retinal injury on visual processing pathways, providing insights for the development of vision restoration therapies.
NIH researchers conclude that taurine is unlikely to be a good aging biomarker
Findings show this amino acid did not longitudinally decline with age.
Scientists identify diagnostic aid to determine risk of diabetic foot ulcer recurrence
NIH-funded project shows that trans-epidermal water loss could indicate if wounds are fully healed.
NIH scientists pioneer promising treatment for intractable cancer pain
RTX is a non-addictive pain therapy derived from a cactus-like plant.
NIH scientists test in an animal model a surgical technique to improve cell therapy for dry AMD
The technique may enable higher doses and combinations of cell therapies.
Scientists design gene delivery systems for cells in the brain and spinal cord
NIH-funded breakthrough could enable targeted therapies for many neurological disorders.
NIH researchers develop biomarker score for predicting diets high in ultra-processed foods
Poly-metabolite scores could reduce reliance on self-reported dietary data in large population studies.
Infant with rare, incurable disease is first to successfully receive personalized gene therapy treatment
NIH-supported gene-editing platform lays groundwork to rapidly develop treatments for other rare genetic diseases.
NIH researchers discover tissue biomarker that may indicate higher risk of aggressive breast cancer development and death
Using artificial intelligence, scientists characterized tissue samples from more than 9,000 women.
NIH researchers discover a new tissue biomarker for aggressive breast cancer risk and poorer survival
Using artificial intelligence, scientists characterized tissue samples from more than 9,000 women.
FDA and NIH announce innovative joint Nutrition Regulatory Science Program
Initiative will provide a better understanding of the root causes to end the diet-related chronic disease crisis.
Incidence rates of some cancer types have risen in people under age 50
Despite increasing incidence rates, cancer deaths in young people have not increased overall.
NIH, CMS Partner to Advance Understanding of Autism Through Secure Access to Select Medicare and Medicaid Data
The partnership will focus first on enabling research around the root causes of autism spectrum disorder.
Many genes in male and female placentas expressed differently
NIH findings may lead to insights on pregnancy complications, adult health.
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