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Sleep-Aligned Fasting May Support Overnight Heart Health
July 9, 2026 - NCATS News
- Clinical and Translational Science Awards (CTSA) Program
Researchers found that aligning fasting with the body’s natural sleep cycle before bedtime may support cardiovascular and metabolic health.
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AMP® BGTC Announces FDA Clearance of Investigational New Drug Application for Gene Therapy Targeting Multiple Sulfatase Deficiency
July 6, 2026 - Grantee/Partner News
- Bespoke Gene Therapy Consortium (BGTC)
The FDA cleared the Investigational New Drug (IND) application for a gene therapy designed to treat children with multiple sulfatase deficiency (MSD), an ultra-rare disease.
Read ArticleIs Red Meat Intake Linked to Inflammation?
October 26, 2023 - Media Coverage
- Clinical and Translational Science Awards (CTSA) Program
Can Metformin Treat COVID-19 and Prevent Long COVID? NCATS and Partners Pursue Answers
September 18, 2023 - NCATS News
- COVID-19
NCATS helped researchers explore metformin as a treatment for COVID-19, from early observational studies all the way to the ACTIV-6 clinical trial.
New 3-D Models Offer Insights Into the Biology of a Rare, Devastating Neurological Disease
July 28, 2023 - NCATS News
- 3-D Tissue Bioprinting
- Therapeutics for Rare and Neglected Diseases (TRND)
NCATS scientists created human cell–based models of a rare disorder, NGLY1 deficiency, to learn more about the disease’s development and biology.
Efficient Approach Creates Astrocytes Faster From Stem Cells for Drug Development and Regenerative Medicine
July 24, 2023 - NCATS News
- Our Impact on Drug Discovery and Development
NCATS scientists used stem cells and a novel shortcut to create large supplies of astrocytes to speed research on therapies for neurodegenerative diseases.
Researchers Show How a Tumor Cell’s Location and Environment Affect Its Identity
June 23, 2023 - NCATS News
New approach could provide insights into cancer progression and treatment response, leading to more precise therapies.
NCATS Scientists Turn Stem Cells Into Vast Supply of Neurons to Better Predict Pain Therapies’ Effectiveness
June 14, 2023 - NCATS News
- Our Impact on Tools and Technologies
NCATS researchers and collaborators test possible new pain-relieving drugs in the laboratory on nerve cells.