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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 ArticleRare Disease Day at NIH 2023: Putting Hope into Action
March 21, 2023 - NCATS News
Energy, excitement and hope guided Rare Disease Day at NIH 2023, which included inspiring stories from people with rare diseases, research updates, exhibits and poster sessions, and networking.
Data Science Tools Will Speed Rare Disease Solutions
March 15, 2023 - NCATS News
- Genetic and Rare Diseases (GARD) Information Center
NLM musings from the Mezzanine. Data science tools will speed rare disease solutions.
Scientists Reveal a Potential New Approach to Treating Liver Cancer
March 13, 2023 - NCATS News
- Our Impact on Drug Discovery and Development
Scientists at NIH and Massachusetts General Hospital have uncovered a potential new approach against liver cancer that could lead to the development of a new class of anticancer drugs.
Rural Hospital Closures Fuel Rising Demand and Costs at Nearby Hospitals
March 7, 2023 - NCATS News
- Clinical and Translational Science Awards (CTSA) Program
CTSA Program–supported research reveals that rural hospital closures nationwide put a strain on the financial and staffing resources of surrounding hospitals, which may further jeopardize access to health care in rural communities.
Forgoing One Food Treats Eosinophilic Esophagitis as Well as Excluding Six
February 27, 2023 - NCATS News
- Rare Diseases Clinical Research Network (RDCRN)
NIH grantees report results of first multi-site randomized trial comparing the two diets.
Analysis Reveals Nationwide Spread of Three Historically Regional and Potentially Life-Threatening Fungal Infections
February 17, 2023 - NCATS News
- Clinical and Translational Science Awards (CTSA) Program
CTSA Program–supported research found that three fungal infections spread outside their usual regions and now appear in at least half of the United States. These findings could speed recognition and treatment outside typical areas of infection.