This in-depth NIH Research in Context article explores the development of more effective ways to treat
#depression
, including personalized treatment approaches and both old and new drugs.
On
#WorldMalariaDay
, NIAID renews its commitment to finding new ways to combat malaria-causing mosquitoes and developing innovative malaria diagnostics, treatments in the face of growing drug resistance, and vaccines.
On this week’s blog: New
#NIH
-funded research points to a possible immunotherapy for
#Alzheimer
’s that would clear brain-damaging amyloid plaques by releasing immune cells called microglia.
A survey of older Americans found many are still avoiding public spaces & interactions after the
#COVID19
pandemic. Social isolation can have negative health effects, underscoring the need to find safe ways for people to engage with their communities.
#NIH
Join us (
@NIHdpc
) and
@EnhanceScience
in celebrating you—members of the scientific research training community. On April 24, post a photo of yourself holding a piece of paper that says
#FaceOfScience
on it and tell us: What do you love most about being a scientist?
1⃣ Pay level revision for NRSA recipients is a 1st step toward reaffirming the value & progressing toward appropriate compensation for
#NIH
’s pre- and postdoctoral scholars.
Tune in to the next
#CancerMoonshot
seminar on April 25 to learn about "Implementation Science and the Development of Preclinical Models to Improve the
#EarlyDetection
and Treatment of Cancer."
#CancerTreatment
Consider practicing self-care outside today! Self-care means taking the time to do things that help you live well and improve both your physical health and mental health. Get tips at: .
#EarthDay
#NIH
is revising the application & peer review process for fellowship grants. We want to make sure promising scientists aren’t left behind. Learn more about the changes taking effect after 1/25/25:
Scientists recently identified gut bacteria that can alter cholesterol levels and other factors linked to heart disease. The findings suggest that heart disease risk might be lowered with strategies to alter the levels of specific gut bacteria.
Thank you
@broadinstitute
for hosting me at your genome center and for partnering with the
@AllofUsResearch
Program! We are so proud of its impact, especially in helping to make sure all Americans are represented in
#NIH
-supported research.
Thank you
@StevenDLevitt
for having me on your Freakonomics podcast “People I (Mostly) Admire.” I totally admired your great questions about how
#NIH
research works!