Researchers Wirelessly Record Human Brain Activity
Researchers are now able to wirelessly record the directly measured brain activity of people living with Parkinson’s disease and to then use that information to adjust the stimulation delivered by an implanted device.
New Ultrasound Technique Detects Fetal Circulation Problems in Placenta
NIH-funded researchers have developed a new ultrasound technique to monitor the placenta for impaired fetal blood flow early in pregnancy.
Gene Therapy Restores Immune Function in Children with Rare Disorder
An investigational gene therapy can safely restore the immune systems of infants and children who have a rare, life-threatening inherited immunodeficiency disorder.
NIH Establishes New Network to Study Childhood Asthma
NIAID has awarded $10 million in first-year funding to establish a clinical research network called Childhood Asthma in Urban Settings (CAUSE). This nationwide network will conduct observational studies and clinical trials tailored to improve asthma treatments and prevention approaches in children of low-income families.
Lack of Sleep May Increase Dementia Risk
A new NIA study suggests that short sleep duration during midlife could increase the risk of developing dementia later in life.
International Teams Explore Genetic Effects of Chernobyl
In two landmark studies, researchers have used cutting-edge genomic tools to investigate the potential health effects of exposure to ionizing radiation, a known carcinogen, from the 1986 accident at the Chernobyl nuclear power plant in northern Ukraine.
Researchers Make Advances in Treating Small Cell Lung Cancer
NIH researchers have identified and tested a drug combination that exploits a weakness in small cell lung cancer (SCLC).
SARS-CoV-2 May Infect Mouth Cells
NIH researchers recently found that SARS-CoV-2, the virus that causes Covid-19, can infect cells in the mouth.
NIH Team Develops Language Test for People with Down Syndrome
An NIH research team developed a test to evaluate the expressive language skills of people with Down syndrome, a condition resulting from an extra copy or piece of chromosome 21.