Tag: national_institutes_of_health
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Media Monitor: NPR Reports Education Department Overhaul, NIH Funding Changes Under Trump
NPR reports the Education Department's restructuring has complicated its work and cost unknown taxpayer dollars, while NIH research funding has been reshaped under the Trump administration.
Politics and GovernmentHealthEducationFederal GovernmentMedical ScienceSocial IssuesLegalUSA Education DepartmentLinda McMahonNational Institutes of HealthTrump administrationCenters for Disease Control and PreventionAmerican Academy of Pediatricsimmigrant health careNPR Editorial
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NIH Launches PubMed Tool to Map Research Connections
NIH's National Library of Medicine launches Linked Discoveries, an experimental PubMed tool covering more than 29 million publications to help researchers see how findings connect and where replication studies fit.
HealthScience & TechnologyPolitics and GovernmentMedical ScienceComputers and InternetArtificial IntelligenceFederal Government National Institutes of HealthPubMedLinked DiscoveriesNational Library of Medicineresearch replicationreproducibilityJay Bhattacharya
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Modified HIV Drug Reverses Vision Loss and Paralysis in Multiple Sclerosis Model
NIH-funded study finds experimental drug K-9, derived from HIV antivirals, restored sight and movement in mice with MS-like disease, while claims data link NRTIs to fewer MS diagnoses and relapses.
HealthScience & TechnologyUSAMedical ScienceFederal GovernmentLegal Multiple SclerosisKamuvudine-9National Institutes of HealthNational Eye InstituteNRTIsInflammasomeUniversity of Virginia
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Scientists Uncover New Clues to What Causes Multiple Sclerosis
NIH Research Matters reports scientists are finding new clues about the causes of multiple sclerosis and better ways to treat it, though no cure yet exists for the disease.
HealthScience & TechnologyMedical ScienceUSA Multiple SclerosisNIH Research MattersNational Institutes of HealthTau ProteinAlzheimer's DiseaseGLP-1Medical Research
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NIH-Funded Scientists Map Alzheimer's and Related Brain Disorders at Single-Cell Resolution
PsychAD researchers built a single-cell atlas of the human prefrontal cortex using 6.3 million nuclei from 1,494 donors, mapping molecular drivers of Alzheimer's, related dementias and psychiatric disorders.
HealthScience & TechnologyUSAMedical ScienceArtificial IntelligenceEducation Alzheimer's diseaseNational Institutes of HealthPsychADNational Institute on Agingsingle-cell atlasneurodegenerative disordersprecision medicine
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NIH Unveils $95M Push to Move Biomedical Research Beyond Animal Testing
NIH announces five initiatives to advance human-based research, including $88 million for facilities in nine states and a $7 million quantum technology challenge to improve lab models.
HealthScience & TechnologyPolitics and GovernmentUSAMedical ScienceArtificial IntelligenceRoboticsFederal GovernmentResearch Funding National Institutes of Healthanimal testing alternativesNew Approach MethodologiesJay Bhattacharyabiomedical researchorganoidsquantum technology
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NIH Names Dr. Jonathan Burke to Lead Dental and Craniofacial Research Institute
Oral and maxillofacial surgeon Dr. Jonathan E. Burke will direct NIDCR, overseeing a budget of more than $520 million, starting at NIH on Sept. 20, 2026.
HealthPolitics and GovernmentUSAFederal GovernmentMedical ScienceEducationEmployment and Labor National Institutes of HealthNational Institute of Dental and Craniofacial ResearchJonathan E. BurkeJay Bhattacharyaoral and maxillofacial surgerycraniofacial researchJennifer Webster-Cyriaque
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NIH All of Us Research Program CEO Dr. Josh Denny to Step Down Oct. 31
Josh Denny will leave the NIH All of Us Research Program on Oct. 31, 2026, for a University of Chicago post. COO Stephanie Devaney becomes acting CEO as NIH launches a national search.
HealthScience & TechnologyPolitics and GovernmentMedical ScienceFederal GovernmentComputers and InternetEducation Josh DennyAll of Us Research ProgramNational Institutes of HealthStephanie DevaneyJay BhattacharyaUniversity of ChicagoResearcher Workbench
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NIH-Funded Brain-Computer Interface Restores Speech and Gestures at Once for Paralyzed Patients
NIH-funded UCSF team shows a brain-computer interface can translate brain activity into simultaneous speech and upper-body gestures, letting paralyzed patients control a full-body virtual avatar.
HealthScience & TechnologyUSAMedical ScienceArtificial IntelligenceComputers and Internet brain-computer interfaceparalysisNational Institutes of HealthUniversity of California, San Franciscoamyotrophic lateral sclerosisspeechneuroprosthesis
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NIH Launches $21 Million Initiative to Improve Understanding of Sex-Specific Hormonal Biology
NIH awards $21 million for the Computational Modeling of Hormone Homeostasis Initiative, funding computer-based, sex-specific models to improve drug dosing, treatment response and toxicity testing.
HealthScience & TechnologyUSAMedical ScienceArtificial IntelligenceFederal GovernmentResearch Funding National Institutes of HealthHormone HomeostasisSex-Specific BiologyComputational ModelingDrug ToxicityWomen's HealthDigital Twins
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NIH-Funded Team Builds Bone Marrow-on-a-Chip to Study Human Antibody-Producing Cells
NIH-funded researchers combined a lymph node-like organoid with a bone marrow tissue chip to observe how human plasma cells migrate, mature and survive, a process previously hard to study.
HealthScience & TechnologyUSAMedical ScienceComputers and InternetEducation Bone Marrow-on-a-ChipPlasma CellsNational Institutes of HealthNIAIDAnkur SinghKrishnendu RoyScience Advances
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NIH Launches $650,000 NOURISH Challenge for Autoimmune Digital Health Apps
NIH launches NOURISH Autoimmunity Digital Health Challenge, a three-phase crowdsourcing contest with up to $650,000 in prizes for apps helping people with autoimmune diseases track diet, nutrition, and symptoms.
HealthScience & TechnologyPolitics and GovernmentMedical ScienceComputers and InternetArtificial IntelligenceFederal GovernmentCongress NOURISH ChallengeAutoimmune DiseasesNational Institutes of HealthNutritionHealth & FitnessMedical HealthTechnology & ComputingUS Social Security Department
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NIH Launches $650,000 Digital Health Challenge for Autoimmune Disease and Nutrition
The NIH's NOURISH Challenge seeks innovative digital health apps to help people with autoimmune diseases track diet and health. Offering $650,000 in prizes, the three-phase competition aims to address the rising prevalence and significant impact of these conditions through user-centered…
HealthScience & TechnologyPolitics and GovernmentMedical ScienceComputers and InternetFederal GovernmentEducationSocial IssuesArtificial Intelligence NOURISH ChallengeAutoimmune DiseasesDigital HealthNutritionNational Institutes of HealthCrowdsourcingHealth MonitoringUS Social Security Department
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NIH Names Dr. Peter Embí New Director of National Library of Medicine
Dr. Peter Embí, a renowned biomedical informatics leader, will direct NIH's National Library of Medicine starting Sept. 10, 2026. He brings decades of experience to guide NLM through an era of AI and data-driven discovery.
HealthScience & TechnologyPolitics and GovernmentFederal GovernmentMedical ScienceComputers and InternetArtificial IntelligenceEducation Peter EmbíNational Library of MedicineNational Institutes of HealthBiomedical InformaticsHealthcareLeadership
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NIH Researchers Discover Antibodies with Potential to Combat Alpha-Gal Syndrome
NIH researchers discovered rare antibodies, initially from malaria research, that show potential to block allergic reactions in alpha-gal syndrome (AGS). This breakthrough offers hope for a condition with no current treatment, paving the way for new interventions.
HealthScience & TechnologyPolitics and GovernmentMedical ScienceFederal GovernmentSocial Issues Alpha-gal syndromeAntibodiesNational Institutes of HealthTick bitesAllergiesMedical ResearchNational Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases
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Pediatric Neurologist Dr. John Gaitanis Named NICHD Director
Dr. John Gaitanis, a renowned pediatric neurologist, will lead NIH's NICHD starting August 23, 2026. He will oversee a $1.7 billion budget, focusing on maternal, child, and disability health research, bringing decades of expertise in neurodevelopmental disorders.
HealthPolitics and GovernmentScience & TechnologyFederal GovernmentMedical ScienceEducation John GaitanisNIHNICHDPediatric NeurologyChild HealthNeurodevelopmental DisordersMedical ResearchNational Institutes of Health
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Brain Organoids Achieve Lifelike Maturation, Opening Doors for Long-Term Neurodevelopmental Research
NIH-funded researchers sustained brain organoids for nearly six years, showing lifelike maturation driven by an intrinsic clock. This breakthrough enables long-term studies of neurodevelopmental disorders, offering new insights into conditions like autism.
HealthScience & TechnologyPolitics and GovernmentMedical ScienceFederal GovernmentEducation Brain OrganoidsNeurodevelopmental DisordersNational Institutes of HealthHarvard UniversityCell CultureNeuroscienceResearch
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Cannabis and Nicotine Use Remain High Among U.S. Adults in 2025, NIH Report Finds
A new NIH report reveals U.S. adults continued high cannabis and nicotine use in 2025, while alcohol and cigarette consumption stayed low. Heroin and sleeping medication use saw slight increases among young adults, prompting public health attention.
HealthScience & TechnologyPolitics and GovernmentMedical ScienceSocial IssuesFederal GovernmentEducation National Institutes of HealthCannabisNicotineDrug UseMonitoring the Future StudyPublic Health
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Virtual Intervention Reduces Substance Use, Anxiety in American Indian and Alaska Native Young Adults
A new virtual program, TACUNA, combining traditional practices and evidence-based interventions, significantly reduced cannabis and alcohol use, and anxiety among American Indian and Alaska Native emerging adults, enhancing accessibility for this at-risk population.
HealthScience & TechnologyPolitics and GovernmentMedical ScienceComputers and InternetFederal GovernmentSocial IssuesEducation American IndianAlaska NativeSubstance Use PreventionVirtual InterventionTACUNAMental HealthIndigenous PeoplesNational Institutes of Health
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NIH Appoints Dr. Judy Cho to Lead National Human Genome Research Institute
Dr. Judy Cho, a leading expert in translational genetics and IBD research, has been named the new director of the National Human Genome Research Institute (NHGRI) by NIH. She will oversee its $660M budget, advancing genomic discoveries and clinical applications.
HealthScience & TechnologyPolitics and GovernmentMedical ScienceFederal GovernmentEducationComputers and InternetSocial Issues Judy ChoNational Human Genome Research InstituteNIHGenomicsInflammatory Bowel DiseaseMedical ResearchMount SinaiNational Institutes of Health
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New Human Cancer Models to Accelerate Research and Precision Therapies
An NIH-funded international collaboration, the Human Cancer Models Initiative (HCMI), has unveiled an extensive collection of patient-derived tumor models. This resource, representing 25 cancer types, will accelerate research, deepen understanding of tumor biology, and advance precision therapies.
HealthScience & TechnologyPolitics and GovernmentMedical ScienceFederal GovernmentEducation National Institutes of HealthHuman Cancer Models InitiativeCancer ResearchPrecision TherapiesTumor ModelsOncologyMedical Research
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U.S. Government Enacts Policy Banning High-Risk Life Sciences Research
The U.S. Government has enacted a new policy banning dangerous gain-of-function research. This comprehensive framework, announced by NIH Director Dr. Jay Bhattacharya, enhances oversight, strengthens global safeguards, and mandates rigorous review for all life sciences projects.
HealthPolitics and GovernmentScience & TechnologyFederal GovernmentGeneral PoliticsMedical ScienceEducationSocial Issues U.S. GovernmentNIHLife Sciences ResearchGain-of-Function ResearchBiomedical ResearchPolicyNational SecurityNational Institutes of Health
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New Blood Biomarkers Predict ALS Symptom Onset, Paving Way for Early Intervention
New blood tests identify 19 proteins that predict ALS symptom onset months to years in advance. This breakthrough from the NIH-funded Pre-fALS study could enable earlier preventative treatments, significantly impacting patient care.
HealthScience & TechnologyMedical ScienceFederal GovernmentArtificial Intelligence ALSBiomarkersPre-fALS studyNational Institutes of HealthNeuroscienceMedical ResearchProteomics
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NIH Appoints Dr. Courtney Aklin as Director of National Institute of Nursing Research
Dr. Courtney Aklin has been selected as the permanent Director of NIH's National Institute of Nursing Research, effective July 26, 2026. With over two decades of experience, she will oversee the institute's nearly $200 million budget, advancing nursing science.
HealthPolitics and GovernmentScience & TechnologyMedical ScienceFederal GovernmentEducationEmployment and Labor Courtney F. AklinNational Institute of Nursing ResearchNIHJay BhattacharyaNursing ScienceHealth ResearchLeadershipNational Institutes of Health
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NIH Launches Bio Genesis Mission to Halve Discovery Time with AI and Advanced Computing
The NIH has launched its Bio Genesis Mission, a key part of the national Genesis Mission, leveraging AI and advanced computing to accelerate biomedical research and cut discovery-to-patient time in half within a decade, ensuring responsible data use.
HealthScience & TechnologyPolitics and GovernmentMedical ScienceArtificial IntelligenceFederal GovernmentWhite House NIHBio Genesis MissionBiomedical ResearchAdvanced ComputingDr. Jay BhattacharyaHealthcareNational Institutes of Health
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New Blood Test Predicts Alzheimer's Symptom Onset with Greater Accuracy
A new NIH-funded study reveals a novel Alzheimer's blood test utilizing circular RNAs (circRNAs) can predict symptom onset more accurately than current diagnostics. This breakthrough could revolutionize patient selection for clinical trials and treatment monitoring.
HealthScience & TechnologyMedical ScienceFederal GovernmentEducation Alzheimer's diseaseBlood testcircRNAsBiomarkerNIHNational Institute on AgingMedical ResearchNational Institutes of Health
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NIH's All of Us Program Becomes World's Largest Integrated Genomics and Health Database
The NIH's All of Us Research Program has released its largest dataset, now the world's most extensive integrated genomic and EHR database. With data from over 747,000 diverse participants, it fuels next-generation precision medicine discoveries.
HealthScience & TechnologyPolitics and GovernmentMedical ScienceComputers and InternetFederal GovernmentSocial IssuesEducation National Institutes of HealthAll of Us Research ProgramGenomicsElectronic Health RecordsPrecision MedicineBiomedical ResearchMultiomics
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Researchers Uncover Single-Cell Brain Activity Behind Human Speech
NIH-funded scientists used AI and single-cell brain recordings to map neuronal activity underlying human speech. This breakthrough reveals how neurons encode language, paving the way for new technologies to restore communication for patients.
HealthScience & TechnologyMedical ScienceArtificial IntelligenceFederal Government NIHNIDCDMassachusetts General HospitalBrain ActivitySpeechNeuroscienceNational Institutes of Health
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Lifestyle Intervention Lowers Multimorbidity Risk in Prediabetes, NIH Study Finds
Lifestyle intervention significantly reduced the risk of developing multiple chronic conditions in adults with prediabetes over two decades, an NIH-supported trial found. Metformin did not show the same benefit, highlighting lasting advantages of healthy lifestyle programs.
HealthScience & TechnologyMedical ScienceFederal GovernmentEducation PrediabetesLifestyle InterventionMultimorbidityMetforminClinical TrialNational Institutes of Health (NIH)Chronic ConditionsNational Institutes of Health
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NIH Establishes New Office to Boost Human-Based Research, Reduce Animal Use
NIH launches ORIVA to accelerate human-based research and reduce animal use. The new office will advance New Approach Methodologies like 3D tissue models, aiming for more effective, translatable, and efficient studies of human health and disease.
HealthScience & TechnologyPolitics and GovernmentMedical ScienceComputers and InternetFederal GovernmentEducation National Institutes of HealthORIVAHuman-based researchAnimal use reductionNew Approach MethodologiesBiomedical researchMedical Research