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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 ArticleHospice Use After ICU Admission Increased Across the US From 2011-2023
February 19, 2026 - Grantee/Partner News
- Clinical and Translational Science Awards (CTSA) Program
Periods May Trigger Pain for Many Who Have Sickle Cell Disease
February 19, 2026 - Grantee/Partner News
- Clinical and Translational Science Awards (CTSA) Program
Emotional Memory Region of Aged Brain is Sensitive to Processed Foods
February 19, 2026 - Grantee/Partner News
- Clinical and Translational Science Awards (CTSA) Program
Four New Astronauts Arrive at Space Station for Long-Duration Science Expedition
February 18, 2026 - Grantee/Partner News
- Tissue Chip for Drug Screening
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
- Translational Science