NIH Research Matters

Compounds found in fragrances and other products triggered signaling pathways in mouse and human cells that might help jump-start early puberty.

Aedes aegypti, a type of mosquito that spreads diseases such as dengue and Zika, can sense infrared radiation to help locate and bite people.

Researchers developed a smart face mask that can analyze chemicals in breath in real time.

Researchers found that a blood test to measure levels of three compounds could predict a woman’s risk for cardiovascular disease decades later.

A personalized, adaptive system significantly reduced Parkinson's symptoms and improved quality of life compared with standard deep brain stimulation.

Researchers developed a highly accurate brain-computer interface that allowed a man whose ability to speak was impaired by ALS to communicate.

Researchers found that proteins involved in Alzheimer's disease inhibit glucose metabolism in the brain, suggesting a novel potential approach for treatment.