Phantom limb study rewires our understanding of the brain
NIH scientists and collaborators reveal the brain preserves its representation of lost limb in clinical study.
Health & Wellness
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NIH scientists lay foundation for potential gene-editing therapy for late-onset Tay-Sachs
Study of human cells and mice may have implications for other lysosomal storage disorders
Quitting smoking is associated with recovery from other addictions
NIH-funded finding supports addressing smoking cessation during substance use treatment
Two-dose therapy for S. aureus bloodstream infections on par with standard treatment
NIH-supported trial finds dalbavancin safe, effective for treating bacteremia
Study to test if mothers’ diet prevents early sign of food allergy in babies
NIH trial to assess if eating peanuts, eggs during pregnancy, breastfeeding protects infants.
Beta-HPV can directly cause skin cancer in immunocompromised people
NIH case study finds virus drives creation of cancer cells in context of defective T cells.
NIH researchers develop AI agent that improves accuracy of gene set analysis by leveraging expert-curated databases
The AI agent could help lead to a better understanding of how different diseases and conditions affect groups of genes individually and together.
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.
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.