NIH researchers at the National Eye Institute (NEI) have uncovered a brain circuit in primates that rapidly detects faces. The findings help not only explain how primates sense and recognize faces, but could also have implications for understanding conditions such as autism, where face detection and recognition are often impaired from early childhood. Read more: https://bit.ly/3RToFHc #brain #research #science #NIH
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Early findings from a small clinical trial provide evidence that a new cellular immunotherapy approach may be effective in treating metastatic solid tumors. In the trial, NIH researchers genetically engineered normal white blood cells, known as lymphocytes, from each patient to produce receptors that recognize and attack their specific cancer cells. These initial findings are from people with metastatic colorectal cancer who had already undergone multiple earlier treatments. https://lnkd.in/e7hCSznR #cancer #CancerResearch #immunotherapy #tumors #research #NCI #NIH
Some kids who live through extremely stressful or traumatic events are at risk for health problems later in life. Scientists are studying ways that positive experiences and relationships can help protect kids’ health. https://bit.ly/3Wesppg #children #trauma #ChildrensHealth #ChildrensWellbeing #research #NIH
A five-minute, culturally neutral test for cognitive problems improved dementia detection and management in older adults. The simple tool could help increase access to dementia care for people living throughout the U.S, including in disadvantaged areas. https://bit.ly/4eVBzhS #dementia #OlderAdults #DementiaCare #news #NIH
The NIH Clinical Center (CC), the major research hospital of the National Institutes of Health (NIH), seeks to identify an outstanding Senior Clinician in Pharmacologic Stewardship in Bethesda, Maryland. The NIH CC provides all medical and patient support services for patients participating in human subjects’ research protocols! For more info and how to apply, visit: https://lnkd.in/e_WPn3CQ
The National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences (NIEHS) is recruiting for a Senior Investigator to serve as Chief of the Genome Integrity and Structural Biology Laboratory (GISBL). The NIEHS is located in Research Triangle Park (RTP), NC! Applicants should have a Ph.D., M.D., or equivalent doctoral degree in a relevant field, and a demonstrated interest in investigating fundamental mechanisms of genetic stability and instability. For more information: https://lnkd.in/eYZM7r_E
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The NIH HEAL Initiative® seeks input on future research priorities and how scientific research can continue to address the urgent public health challenges of opioid use disorder, overdose, and pain. Your feedback will help inform HEAL research. Please send an email to [email protected] with “HEAL RFI” in the subject line by July 31, 2024. Learn more: go.nih.gov/mcoqY3J #nihHEALinitiative #RFI #NIH
Many people use artificial, low-calorie sweeteners, but their long-term health impacts are not clear. An NIH-funded study found that increased blood levels of the artificial sweetener xylitol were linked to greater risk of heart attack and stroke in people. More research is needed to understand potential risks of certain sweeteners. https://bit.ly/3W0kLh0 #BloodLevels #ArtificialSweetener #sweeteners #HeartAttack #stroke #CardiovascularHealth #research #NIH
Prostate cancer is a leading cause of cancer death among men. Scientists have developed a urine test that could help some men avoid unnecessary biopsies. https://bit.ly/4f9GwnB #ProstateCancer #cancer #men #UrineTest #biopsies #research #news #NIH
New research finds H5N1 influenza viruses circulating in affected U.S. dairy cows may differ from previous H5N1 viruses, but currently don’t transmit efficiently between animals or people. Learn more: https://go.nih.gov/AvJVpXB #H5N1 #influenza #AvianFlu #research #science #NIH
Fascinating discovery by The National Institutes of Health researchers at National Eye Institute (NEI)!