A study of people with severe scleroderma found that a new approach using stem cell transplants provides a better outcome than an immune-suppressing drug.
Researchers engineered genes that allowed them to detect bacteria in the bodies of mice. The technique could allow tracking of bacteria used in treatments for gut infections and cancer.
January 9, 2018 —
A study found that biological risk factors—including weight and fat around the abdomen—are primarily responsible for the elevated rate of diabetes for black Americans.
December 19, 2017 —
NIH accomplishments in the prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of human disease. These include progress on two Ebola vaccines, a bionic pancreas to treat type 1 diabetes, and a genetic test that improves blood thinner dosing.
December 19, 2017 —
NIH findings with potential for enhancing human health include understanding how dietary factors influence disease risk, combatting the epigenetic effects of outdoor air pollution, and methods to detect prions in blood and skin.
December 19, 2017 —
Noteworthy NIH advances in basic research include a 3-D model of human brain development and disease, a virus linked to food sensitivity, and a new role discovered for the thalamus.
December 12, 2017 —
HIV prevention measures substantially reduced new HIV infections in a district of Uganda during a seven-year period. The results prove the approach can reduce new HIV infections.
December 12, 2017 —
Researchers identified the cause of some patients’ repeated episodes of anaphylaxis: a red meat allergy that’s linked to a specific type of tick bite.