Researchers used high-resolution electron microscopy to image a small piece of human brain tissue, generating…
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The National Institutes of Health (NIH) is a pivotal component of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services and serves as the nation’s primary agency responsible for biomedical and public health research. Founded in 1887 and headquartered in Bethesda, Maryland, the NIH is composed of 27 separate institutes and centers, each focusing on different areas of medical research, such as cancer, infectious diseases, and mental health. The agency supports and conducts research on the causes, treatments, and cures for both common and rare diseases. Through its extensive research programs, the NIH aims to foster scientific discoveries and innovations to improve health, extend life, and reduce illness and disability. Its activities are central to global health advancements, influencing medical practices and policies worldwide.
Researchers have found that the H5N1 virus, while capable of making mice and ferrets sick…
Research on H5N1 influenza in U.S. dairy cattle shows the virus can cause severe disease…
A monoclonal antibody was developed from the blood of patients who were recovering. The National…
Groundbreaking maps reveal the complex gene regulation in brains with and without mental disorders, enhancing…
An NIH-funded study challenges conventional wisdom by revealing that blood flow creates waves across the…
Complete X and Y chromosome sequences from six different primate species have been successfully mapped,…
Over 100 new genomic regions linked to blood pressure were discovered, offering insights into iron…
Gut Bacteria May Reduce Cholesterol and Lower Heart Disease Risk Researchers pinpointed gut bacteria that…
MoTrPAC examined the molecular effects of exercise on 2,600 volunteers, incorporating factors like age, race,…
A new study reports a single dose of a malaria antibody was 77% effective in…
NIH-supported research shows that the virus that causes COVID-19 can damage the heart without directly…
A clinical trial demonstrated that semaglutide safely reduced liver fat by 31% in individuals with…
A study funded by NIH discovers that the non-invasive use of silver diamine fluoride is…
NIH-funded trial shows promising outcomes with treatment started promptly after birth. Four children have remained…
Compared to healthy volunteers, affected U.S. government personnel did not exhibit MRI-detectable brain injury or…
Use of the psychoactive cannabis product is higher in states without existing delta-8 regulations…
NIH-funded observational study shows risk grows sharply with more frequent use. Frequent cannabis smoking may…