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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.
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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.
Read ArticleNew AI Tool Identifies Not Just Genetic Mutations, But the Diseases They May Cause
December 15, 2025 - Grantee/Partner News
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Mixed Results in Using Lipoic Acid to Treat Progressive Multiple Sclerosis
December 15, 2025 - Grantee/Partner News
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Behavioral Health Spending Spikes to 40% of All Children’s Health Expenditures
December 11, 2025 - Grantee/Partner News
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December 10, 2025 - Grantee/Partner News
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Sleep Characterization and Enhancement in Models of Epilepsy and Alzheimer’s Disease
December 9, 2025 - Grantee/Partner News
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Researchers Develop Models to Help Diagnose ALS Earlier Through Blood Biomarkers
December 9, 2025 - Grantee/Partner News
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