NIH Research Matters

Researchers developed a blood test that, in a pilot study, accurately identified people with myalgic encephalomyelitis/chronic fatigue syndrome.

People with diabetic macular edema but good vision didn’t benefit from starting treatment before vision loss developed.

Researchers developed microrobots that destroy and remove biofilms. After further development, the technology could be used for teeth, implants, and medical devices.

Scientists used brain signals recorded from patients with epilepsy to program a computer to mimic natural speech.

Eight infants with a rare genetic disorder had their immune systems repaired by a new gene therapy approach.

Researchers uncovered how the fast-acting antidepressant ketamine’s effects are sustained over time. The insights may help guide the development of future treatments for mood disorders.

In an animal study, a liquid biomaterial transformed into a gel at the site of damage after a heart attack. The findings could lead to new approaches for treating damaged tissues.