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People With Chronic Back Pain May Be More Sensitive to Unpleasant Sounds
May 26, 2026 - NCATS News
- Clinical and Translational Science Awards (CTSA) Program
Study finds people with chronic back pain may be more sensitive to unpleasant sounds, revealing sensory amplification that may be treatable.
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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 AAV gene therapy for a rare metabolic disorder, has received FDA clearance to begin clinical testing.
Read ArticleBrain Regions React to Processed Diets in Unique Ways
May 21, 2026 - NCATS News
- Clinical and Translational Science Awards (CTSA) Program
Researchers found that older rats that ate low-fiber, highly processed diets experienced brain inflammation and memory problems.
NIH awards $50 million to UMass Center for Clinical and Translational Science
May 20, 2026 - Grantee/Partner News
- Clinical and Translational Science Awards (CTSA) Program
Drug Combo is the First to Prolong Ketamine’s Antisuicide Effects
May 18, 2026 - Grantee/Partner News
- Clinical and Translational Science Awards (CTSA) Program
Dinner at the Door: Convenient Healthy Meals May Ease Depression Symptoms
May 14, 2026 - Grantee/Partner News
- Clinical and Translational Science Awards (CTSA) Program
“It Was Not a Cure”: Musunuru Cautions ASGCT on Baby KJ Promise
May 13, 2026 - Media Coverage
- Somatic Cell Genome Editing (SCGE)
Harshly Parented Children Show Poorer Development of Stress Regulation
May 12, 2026 - Grantee/Partner News
- Clinical and Translational Science Awards (CTSA) Program