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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 ArticleLower BMI Doesn’t Improve Mental Health After Weight-Loss Surgery. Here’s What Does.
June 5, 2025 - Grantee/Partner News
- Clinical and Translational Science Awards (CTSA) Program
Alzheimer’s Gene Therapy Shows Promise in Preserving Cognitive Function
June 5, 2025 - Grantee/Partner News
- Clinical and Translational Science Awards (CTSA) Program
Wildfire Smoke Can Harm Heart and Lungs Even After the Fire Has Ended
June 4, 2025 - Grantee/Partner News
- Clinical and Translational Science Awards (CTSA) Program
New Assay Technology Could Reshape Approach to Drug Discovery
June 3, 2025 - NCATS News
- Our Impact on Tools and Technologies
- Preclinical Chemical Biology Laboratory
NIH researchers created a test based on the natural vibrations of proteins that could help improve the search for drugs to treat a wide range of diseases.
Navigating a Rare Disease
June 3, 2025 - Grantee/Partner News
- Genetic and Rare Diseases (GARD) Information Center
- Rare Diseases Clinical Research Network (RDCRN)
New Assay Offers Way to Combat Threat of Highly Pathogenic Avian Flu
June 2, 2025 - Grantee/Partner News
- Clinical and Translational Science Awards (CTSA) Program