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NIH-funded scientists uncover clues to precancer and tumor biology

October 30, 2024 — A collection of new papers highlight discoveries from the Human Tumor Atlas Network, a Cancer Moonshot℠ initiative.
Genomic variants that increase risk of kidney disease are found in nearly one-third of West Africans

October 28, 2024 — NIH study suggests potential for earlier health interventions for people with West African ancestry.
Bovine H5N1 influenza from infected worker transmissible and lethal in animal models

October 28, 2024 — Some antiviral drugs highly effective against bovine H5N1.
NIH clinical trial will test precision medicine treatments for myeloid cancers

October 23, 2024 — Researchers will seek to accelerate the discovery of more tailored treatments for these aggressive cancers of the blood and bone marrow.
Kidney transplantation between donors and recipients with HIV is safe

October 16, 2024 — NIH-funded study provides evidence on transplantation practice currently limited to research settings.
Mpox vaccine is safe and generates a robust antibody response in adolescents

October 16, 2024 — NIH clinical trial addresses knowledge gap on vaccine use in adolescent populations
NIH and FDA leaders call for innovation in development of smoking cessation treatments

October 15, 2024 — Commentary emphasizes that engagement across stakeholders is critical to accelerate smoking cessation and reduce smoking-related disease and death.
Alzheimer’s disease may damage the brain in two phases

October 15, 2024 — NIH-funded brain mapping study uncovers which cell types may be harmed first.
First wave of COVID-19 increased risk of heart attack, stroke up to three years later

October 10, 2024 — NIH-funded study focused on original virus strain, unvaccinated participants during pandemic.
NIH launches large study to tackle type 2 diabetes in young people

October 9, 2024 — Effort to identify risk factors for youth-onset type 2 diabetes to improve prevention and treatment.

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