NIH accomplishments in disease prevention, diagnosis, and treatment include an accurate blood test for Alzheimer’s disease, progress in food allergy prevention and treatment, and a brain-computer interface that helped a...
NIH findings with potential for enhancing human health include insights into the mechanisms of ME/CFS, a skin test to detect Parkinson’s disease and related disorders, and a promising target for cataract drug...
Noteworthy NIH advances in basic research include insights into the H5N1 avian influenza outbreak, mapping how cancers form and spread, and progress in understanding the brain.
September 17, 2024 —
Researchers found that a blood test to measure levels of three compounds could predict a woman’s risk for cardiovascular disease decades later.
September 17, 2024 —
Aedes aegypti, a type of mosquito that spreads diseases such as dengue and Zika, can sense infrared radiation to help locate and bite people.
September 10, 2024 —
A personalized, adaptive system significantly reduced Parkinson’s symptoms and improved quality of life compared with standard deep brain stimulation.
September 10, 2024 —
Researchers developed a highly accurate brain-computer interface that allowed a man whose ability to speak was impaired by ALS to communicate.
September 10, 2024 —
Researchers found that proteins involved in Alzheimer’s disease inhibit glucose metabolism in the brain, suggesting a novel potential approach for treatment.
August 27, 2024 —
Researchers identified a brain circuit in mice that plays a previously unknown role in providing pain relief. This newly recognized pathway may point to novel approaches for treating pain.
