Latest NIH News

Yes, breathing wildfire smoke can harm your health – here’s what you can do to protect yourself
Annual Girls in Physics breakfast held at Australian Synchrotron
Research Reshapes Rules Of Genetic Crossovers
Cornell-led NIH grant will reveal how immune cells communicate in living tissues
Glucosamine supplements may speed memory loss from Alzheimer’s, new research shows
HIV enters the brain and doesn’t leave – paradoxically, drugs intended to reduce brain inflammation increase virus levels
PFAS leave fingerprints in your blood – researchers are figuring out how forever chemicals transform in your body to read these clues
AI is replacing humans in responding to some surveys – but simulated opinions are not the same as public opinion
How does your brain decide between the road not taken or the same old route? Resolving conflicting memories is key to navigation
Urban trees cool the world’s cities more than we thought – but we can’t rely on them alone
Here’s Why Your Face Doesn’t Perceive Itchiness the Same Way Your Body Does
Warmer temps bring soaring tick populations – here’s how to stay safe from Lyme disease
HEPA air purifiers may boost brain power in adults over 40 – new research
Half of AI health answers are wrong even though they sound convincing – new study
What declining vaccination rates mean for your family – and what you can do
Research Becomes Reality For Biomed Startups
Previously unrecognized immune response could enhance defense against cancer
Billions of dollars, decades of progress spent eliminating devastating diseases may be lost with undoing of USAID
Why does pain last longer for women? Immune cells may be the culprit
1 protein to rule them all – why crowning the protein that makes jellyfish glow green as a model can help scientists streamline biology
Proteins Organize For Extracellular Electron Transfer
Computational Biologist Receives NIH NDRI Pilot Award
Researchers connect the dots between cause-effect events in Alzheimer’s disease
Long-Term Risk of Colorectal Dysplasia in Inflammatory Bowel Disease
Certain brain injuries may be linked to violent crime – identifying them could help reveal how people make moral choices
Raccoons break into liquor stores, scale skyscrapers and pick locks – studying their clever brains can clarify human intelligence, too
Meth inflames and stimulates your brain through similar pathways – new research offers potential avenue to treat meth addiction
Wearing a weighted vest can promote bone health and weight loss, but it’s not a cure-all
Why does orange juice taste bad after you brush your teeth?
Why it’s so hard to tell if a piece of text was written by AI – even for AI
Trump’s second term is reshaping US science with unprecedented cuts and destabilizing policy changes
Gazing into the mind’s eye with mice – how neuroscientists are seeing human vision more clearly
How the NIH became the backbone of American medical research and a major driver of innovation and economic growth
Sugar starts corroding your teeth within seconds – here’s how to protect your pearly whites from decay
“We Must Safeguard Academic Freedom”
Why Researchers Are Studying Lipid Levels in Chimpanzee Blood
When fake data is a good thing – how synthetic data trains AI to solve real problems
Star-shaped cells make a molecule that can ‘rewire’ the brains of mice with Down syndrome – understanding how could lead to new treatments
Dr. Graham Erwin Receives NIH New Innovator Award
Some Human GII.4 Norovirus Are Better Than Others At Infecting Cells
Science Costs Money – Research Is Guided By Who Funds It And Why
Why chromium is considered an essential nutrient, despite having no proven health benefits
NIH awards more than $15 million to fund two rare diseases consortia
Paracetamol use during pregnancy not linked to autism, our study of 2.5 million children shows
Not just ‘growing pains’: 1 in 5 Australian kids live with chronic pain, but it’s often invisible
From UNSW lab to global impact: UNSW spinout receives $US1.4m
Dental Fear is Widespread-But Most People Want Treatment
Balancing kratom’s potential benefits and risks − new legislation in Colorado seeks to minimize harm