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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 ArticleVirpax Reports Positive Results in Human Study for its Molecular Envelope Technology
February 27, 2025 - Grantee/Partner News
- Our Impact on Tools and Technologies
A Combination of Tests Shows Learning Capabilities of Nonverbal Children with Rare Brain Disorder
February 25, 2025 - NCATS News
- Our Impact on Rare Diseases
- Rare Diseases Clinical Research Network (RDCRN)
NCATS-funded scientists found that a pair of tests can measure nonverbal learning skills and show the cognitive abilities of children with Aicardi-Goutières syndrome. The tests could improve the support and therapy doctors provide.
Lab Study Shows Tumor-Invading Protein Delivers Therapy Straight to the Brain
February 21, 2025 - Grantee/Partner News
- Clinical and Translational Science Awards (CTSA) Program
Hidden Genetic Causes of Congenital Heart Disease Identified
February 20, 2025 - Grantee/Partner News
- Clinical and Translational Science Awards (CTSA) Program
Ivermectin, Hydroxychloroquine Prescriptions During the COVID-19 Pandemic Soared Far Above Pre-Pandemic Levels
February 20, 2025 - Grantee/Partner News
- Clinical and Translational Science Awards (CTSA) Program
U.S. Facing Critical Hospital Bed Shortage by 2032, UCLA Research Suggests
February 19, 2025 - Grantee/Partner News
- Clinical and Translational Science Awards (CTSA) Program