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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.
Read ArticleEmotional Memory Region of Aged Brain is Sensitive to Processed Foods
February 19, 2026 - Grantee/Partner News
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Hospice Use After ICU Admission Increased Across the US From 2011-2023
February 19, 2026 - Grantee/Partner News
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Four New Astronauts Arrive at Space Station for Long-Duration Science Expedition
February 18, 2026 - Grantee/Partner News
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Tissue Chips in Space 2.0 Will Reveal Age-Related Disease Mechanisms and Possible Therapies
February 17, 2026 - NCATS News
- Tissue Chip for Drug Screening
NIH selected researchers to design microphysiological technologies that mimic human organ systems for age-related disease experiments at the International Space Station National Laboratory. These studies will provide key preclinical data and may inform clinical trials for aging-related disease mechanisms and potential therapies.
Sleep‑Aligned Fasting Improves Heart and Blood‑Sugar Markers
February 12, 2026 - Grantee/Partner News
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U.S. South Asians Face Elevated Heart Risk at Age 45 Despite Reporting Healthier Habits
February 11, 2026 - Grantee/Partner News
- Clinical and Translational Science Awards (CTSA) Program