Prion diseases originate when normally harmless prion protein molecules become abnormal and gather in clusters and filaments in the human body and brain. Read More
NIH-funded study observes no significant reduction of infection rates at age 6 months. Read More
NIH-funded research study of flies provides insight into how brain circuits regulate sleep. Read More
The HOPE study launched in 2016. Read More
NIH-funded study of mice provides detailed diagram of the brain circuits behind thirst and satiety. Read More
Study results have the potential to dramatically change clinical practice. Read More
NIH-funded findings challenge common practice of increasing doses at early signs of worsening symptoms. Read More
NIH-supported scientists find combination therapy suppresses HIV-like virus in primates. Read More
Researchers can predict variants’ impact, recall participants to test predictions. Read More
Findings could eventually lead to the development of individually targeted treatments to manage hypertension. Read More