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People With Chronic Back Pain May Be More Sensitive to Unpleasant Sounds
May 26, 2026 - NCATS News
- Clinical and Translational Science Awards (CTSA) Program
Study finds people with chronic back pain may be more sensitive to unpleasant sounds, revealing sensory amplification that may be treatable.
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FDA Clears IND for Gene Therapy Candidate to Treat Rare Metabolic Disorder
May 21, 2026 - NCATS News
- Our Impact on Clinical Trials
- Our Impact on Drug Discovery and Development
- Our Impact on Rare Diseases
MMA-101, an NIH-supported gene therapy for a rare metabolic disorder, has received FDA clearance to begin clinical testing.
Read ArticleA Promising Strategy to Raise Colorectal Cancer Screening Rates in Rural Areas
May 8, 2025 - NCATS News
- Clinical and Translational Science Awards (CTSA) Program
- Our Impact on Clinical Trials
CTSA researchers showed that mailing stool-based tests and personal follow-up could increase colorectal cancer screening in rural areas.
N.C. A&T Distinguished Professor’s Biomedical Research Garners Collaboration, Support
May 7, 2025 - Grantee/Partner News
- Illuminating Druggable Genome (IDG)
Brain Networks Rewire to Compensate for Difficulty Hearing Speech in Noisy Environments
May 6, 2025 - Grantee/Partner News
- Clinical and Translational Science Awards (CTSA) Program
The Surprising Role of a Key Pressure-Sensing Protein in Gut Health
May 2, 2025 - Grantee/Partner News
- Clinical and Translational Science Awards (CTSA) Program
Research Advancing Kentucky: Providing Crucial Supports for Researchers
May 2, 2025 - Grantee/Partner News
- Clinical and Translational Science Awards (CTSA) Program
FDA-Designated Orphan Drug Could Increase Radiation Efficacy in Lung Cancer
April 30, 2025 - Grantee/Partner News
- Clinical and Translational Science Awards (CTSA) Program