Piloting the $1.5M Special Review
Back in February, I posted on our fiscal year 2013 Presidential budget request. One of the things I mentioned was an additional review that we were considering for applications from investigators that have received NIH funds of $ 1.5M or… Continue reading
NIH-led study finds genetic test results do not trigger increased use of health services
People have increasing opportunities to participate in genetic testing that can indicate their range of risk for developing a disease. Receiving these results does not appreciably drive up or diminish test recipients’ demand for potentially costly follow-up health services, according… Continue reading
Optogenetics project takes top NIDA Addiction Science Award
A project that maps dopamine circuits in the prefrontal cortex through optogenetic manipulation was given top honors in this year’s annual Addiction Science Awards at the 2012 Intel International Science and Engineering Fair (ISEF) — the world’s largest science competition… Continue reading
Mental Replay in Learning and Memory
A study in rats suggests that the mental replay of an experience is essential for making informed decisions. The work brings researchers closer to understanding how memories are represented and used by the brain.
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Test Before Incontinence Surgery Often Unnecessary
A routine bladder function test given to women before urinary incontinence surgery may be unnecessary, a new study reports.
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NINR welcomes five new members to the National Advisory Council for Nursing Research
The National Institute of Nursing Research (NINR) announces five new members to the National Advisory Council for Nursing Research (NACNR), the institute’s principal advisory board. Members of the council are drawn from the scientific and lay communities, embodying a diverse… Continue reading
NIH statement on HIV Vaccine Awareness Day – May 18, 2012
There is a growing consensus that we can significantly curtail the HIV/AIDS pandemic by implementing scientifically proven HIV prevention strategies, such as voluntary medically supervised adult male circumcision, prevention of mother-to-child transmission and treatment as prevention.
Does Your Institution Matter?
In one of my recent posts, I looked at the question of whether the degree you hold makes a difference in your likelihood of achieving funding. You can click the link above, but the answer was, “not really.” For… Continue reading
NIH encourages Americans to make healthy vision last a lifetime
Vision changes as people get older, but vision loss is not a normal part of aging.
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NIH research featured in HBO documentary series on obesity
The Weight of the Nation documentary series and public awareness campaign by the cable network HBO, launching this week, features National Institutes of Health research showing how obesity affects the country’s health and how interventions can turn the tide against… Continue reading
NIH statement on World Asthma Day 2012 – May 1, 2012
On World Asthma Day 2012, we at the National Institutes of Health stand with the Global Initiative for Asthma to renew our dedication to improving the quality of life for the millions of people living with asthma.
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Bilingual Effects in the Brain
A new study found certain brain functions that are enhanced in teens who are fluent in more than one language. The finding gives new insight into how our senses help shape our brains.
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Drugs Equally Effective for Age-Related Vision Loss
A comparison showed that the drugs Avastin and Lucentis lead to similar vision improvements in patients with age-related macular degeneration. Treatments given monthly were slightly more effective than when given as-needed.
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Treating Type 2 Diabetes in Youth
A combination of 2 diabetes drugs, metformin and rosiglitazone, was more effective in treating youth with type 2 diabetes than metformin alone, according to a new study.
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NIH, industry announce new translational science initiative
National Institutes of Health press conference with U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Secretary Kathleen Sebelius, NIH Director Francis S. Collins, M.D., Ph.D., and pharmaceutical companies to announce a new translational science initiative by the National Center for Advancing… Continue reading
NIH Medical Research Scholars Program Announces First Class
The National Institutes of Health has selected a talented pool of 45 medical, dental, and veterinary students representing 34 different U.S.-accredited universities for its inaugural class of the Medical Research Scholars Program (MSRP).
NIH scientists find that chromosomal abnormalities are associated with aging and cancer
Two new studies have found that large structural abnormalities in chromosomes, some of which have been associated with increased risk of cancer, can be detected in a small fraction of people without a prior history of cancer. The studies found… Continue reading
Awake mental replay of past experiences critical for learning
Awake mental replay of past experiences is essential for making informed choices, suggests a study in rats. Without it, the animals’ memory-based decision-making faltered, say scientists funded by the National Institutes of Health. The researchers blocked learning from, and acting… Continue reading
Register Today for Our Small Business Conference
Join Us for the 14th Annual NIH Small Business Innovation Research & Small Business Technology Transfer Conference
Learn the ins and outs of the NIH SBIR/STTR programs, including new opportunities, updates, and changes. Topics covered will interest those who… Continue reading