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Side-by-side image of a table: on one half, fruits and whole foods; on the other half, ultra-processed foods high in fructose. Above the table, a floating realistic 3D brain — one side glowing healthy and the other side darkened with inflammation.

Brain Regions React to Processed Diets in Unique Ways

May 21, 2026 - NCATS News

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Researchers found that older rats that ate low-fiber, highly processed diets experienced brain inflammation and memory problems.

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FDA Clears IND for Gene Therapy Candidate to Treat Rare Metabolic Disorder

May 21, 2026 - NCATS News

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MMA-101, an NIH-supported gene therapy for a rare metabolic disorder, has received FDA clearance to begin clinical testing.

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Partner & Grantee News

Dinner at the Door: Convenient Healthy Meals May Ease Depression Symptoms

May 14, 2026 - Grantee/Partner News

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From AI to Wearables: VCU’s Wright Center Awards Four NIH-funded Grants to Accelerate Medical Research

May 12, 2026 - Grantee/Partner News

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Harshly Parented Children Show Poorer Development of Stress Regulation

May 12, 2026 - Grantee/Partner News

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Upcoming Events

Advisory Council Meeting: May 2026

May 21, 2026 - May 22, 2026 - Advisory Board

The NCATS Advisory Council will convene a virtual meeting on May 21–22, 2026. The meeting will feature presentations from NCATS Director Joni L. Rutter, Ph.D., and others about the center’s initiatives, policies, programs and future direction.

Location: Virtual

Open Sessions:

(Day 1) May 21, 2026, 1:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. EDT
(Day 2) May 22, 2026, 1:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. EDT

Publications

Browse a listing of peer-reviewed scientific publications that feature research supported by NCATS programs and initiatives.

Who Receives Psychiatry-Focused Pharmacogenomic Testing, and Is it Associated With Prescribing Patterns and Acute Care Utilisation In Depression? Real-World Evidence From a Large Health System

Clinical and Translational Science Awards (CTSA) Program - June 1, 2026 - eBioMedicine

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Ocular Symptoms in Long COVID: A Cross-Sectional Study [Response to Letter]

Clinical and Translational Science Awards (CTSA) Program - May 14, 2026 - Clinical Ophthalmology