National Institutes of Health (NIH)

Microglia are key defenders against prion diseases

Prion diseases are slow degenerative brain diseases that occur in people and various other mammals.

HIV remains a burden to individuals and communities in the United States and abroad.

A chip to monitor mouse movements and new rules for identifying natural compounds for research take second and third place.

NIH-sponsored trial to test two human monoclonal antibodies.

NIH-funded study suggests need for more research into contributing factors; targeted interventions for children.

Chikungunya is transmitted to humans by the bite of an infected mosquito.

Gestational diabetes occurs only in pregnancy and results when the level of blood sugar is too high.

Annual effort from NCI, CDC, the American Cancer Society, and the North American Association of Central Cancer Registries.

Scientists developed monoclonal antibody from Ebola survivor.

Findings show the impact of chronic pain on the brain and its relation to depression.