NIH begins study of COVID-19 vaccination during pregnancy and postpartum

Researchers will evaluate antibody responses in vaccinated participants and their infants.

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NIH scientists describe “multi-kingdom dialogue” between internal, external microbiota

Implications for functions ranging from tissue repair to antimicrobial responses.

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Study links sleep apnea in children to increased risk of high blood pressure in teen years

Findings underscore need for early treatment to prevent future cardiovascular disease.

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NIH study suggests COVID-19 prevalence far exceeded early pandemic cases

Researchers estimate nearly 17 million undiagnosed cases in the U.S. by mid-July 2020.

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Cannabis use may be associated with suicidality in young adults

NIH study suggests a link between cannabis use and higher levels of suicidal ideation, plan, and attempt.

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Lander, Collins set forth a vision for ARPA-H

New agency would accelerate biomedical innovation and adoption of technologies and approaches to revolutionize healthcare and medicine.

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NIH-funded study shows children recycle brain regions when acquiring new skills

During development the brain can repurpose parts when learning to recognize faces and to read.

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Prototype device may diagnose common pregnancy complications by monitoring placental oxygen

NIH researchers pursue innovative method for observing maternal and fetal health during pregnancy.

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Scientists unravel the function of a sight-saving growth factor

NIH study breaks down pigment epithelium-derived factor to understand how it protects and stimulates retinal neurons.

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NIH study offers new evidence of early SARS-CoV-2 infections in U.S.

Researchers analyze 24,000 blood samples and multiple antibody testing platforms to add to picture of COVID-19’s emergence.

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