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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 ArticleYale Researchers Target Hidden Trigger of Kidney Scarring
January 5, 2026 - Grantee/Partner News
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Scripps Research Study Links Sleep Variability With Sleep Apnea and Hypertension
December 23, 2025 - Grantee/Partner News
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How Academic Researchers Can Use Patent Data to Fuel Drug Repositioning Research
December 17, 2025 - Grantee/Partner News
- Bridging Interventional Development Gaps (BrIDGs)
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New Details on the Role of Fat Transport Molecules in Alzheimer’s Onset
December 17, 2025 - Grantee/Partner News
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Rural Residents Face Gaps in Access to Neonatal Intensive Care
December 17, 2025 - Grantee/Partner News
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Medical Miracles at Penn Medicine: Breakthrough With Customized CRISPR Treatment for Patient With CPS1
December 16, 2025 - Grantee/Partner News
- Somatic Cell Genome Editing (SCGE)