IRP Scientists are working to share their research in a way that is short, sweet, and easy to understand. During The National Institutes of Health’s annual Three-Minute Talks competition, #NIH_IRP researchers touched on everything from how the bacteria and other microbes that live on our skin affect the development of acne to understanding how the brain adapts to a life-changing event such as giving birth. The annual competition gives researchers an opportunity to test their communication skills. Read on to learn more about the winners of this year's competition: https://go.nih.gov/7FhUjrd
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The Intramural Research Program (IRP) is the internal research program of the National Institutes of Health (NIH), known for its synergistic approach to biomedical science. With 1,200 Principal Investigators and more than 4,000 Postdoctoral Fellows conducting basic, translational, and clinical research, the IRP is the largest biomedical research institution on Earth. Its unique funding environment means the IRP can facilitate opportunities to conduct both long-term and high-impact science that would otherwise be difficult to undertake. More than 50 buildings on NIH campuses are devoted to the research enterprise, from state-of-the-art animal care facilities to homes for 7-Tesla MRIs and confocal microscopes, to a neurosciences cluster designed to foster collaborations across disciplines. Our 240-bed research hospital is devoted to clinical research protocols. With rigorous external reviews ensuring that only the most outstanding research secures funding, the IRP is responsible for many scientific accomplishments, including the discovery of fluoride to prevent tooth decay, the use of lithium to manage bipolar disorder, and the creation of vaccines against hepatitis, Haemophilus influenzae (HIB), and human papillomavirus (HPV).
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Aslaan Siddiqi, a postbac research fellow at the The National Institutes of Health Health, is studying how the amygdala might boost the sense of reward and minimize the perception of risk related to substance use. By doing so, he and his labmates hope to discover a way to correct the skewed balance between risk and reward that contributes to substance use disorder. This research could one day make it easier for those struggling with drug and alcohol addiction to quit. Watch the latest #SciBites video to learn more: https://go.nih.gov/UU4pKap #NIH_IRP e #substanceusedisorder #substanceuse #drugaddiction #alcoholaddiction
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Read the latest issue of the #NIHCatalyst to learn about The National Institutes of Health Undergraduate Scholarship Program, which is celebrating 30 years of investing in the next generation of scientists and clinicians: https://go.nih.gov/OyYOaOA #NIH_IRP
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The energy that powers our cells comes from three types of nutrients, so when the body resists using one form of fuel, it takes more of another. Some people's bodies can more easily make the switch between fuel sources based on what it needs. A new IRP study conducted by National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases (NIDDK)'s Dr. Paolo Piaggi and his colleagues suggests that people whose bodies have trouble moving from using carbs as fuel to burning fats might have larger appetites, and are more likely to gain weight over time. Learn more: https://go.nih.gov/GlzAhfu #NIH_IRP
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The National Institutes of Health upcoming Director's Seminar Series will be presented by National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute's Dr. Naoko Mizuno on July 12th. Dr. Mizuno's lab focuses on understanding cellular structure remodeling during morphogenesis and signaling. In this talk, Dr. Mizuno will discuss the lab's research on the decision-making processes of injured neuronal cells and how they may activate their regeneration switch. Date/Time: Friday, July 12, 2024, 12:00 to 1:00 pm Location: Wilson Hall, NIH Building 1; and NIH videocast Go here to learn more about the event: https://go.nih.gov/cE1Ivg8 #NIH_IRP
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Dr. Marston Linehan at the National Cancer Institute (NCI)'s Center for Cancer Research received the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) Secretary’s Award for Distinguished Service in recognition of his discoveries about the genes that drive kidney cancer. He and his colleagues discovered or co-discovered nine distinct forms of kidney cancer and identified 10 different genes that cause them. These discoveries have provided the basis for targeted therapies and new approaches to treatment. Learn how his work has transformed the way in which doctors treat the disease: https://go.nih.gov/wucGGtm #NIH_IRP #kidneycancer
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In 1990, The Children's Inn at NIH opened its doors to pediatric patients and families to stay while undergoing treatment at the NIH Clinical Center (CC). Since The Children’s Inn opened, more than 16,000 children, teens, young adults, and their families have made visits. Learn more: https://bit.ly/3VF55ja #NIHFirst
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MRI brain scans have shown that the hippocampus shrinks in people with major #depression, PTSD, and other stress-related disorders, and gets bigger again when the condition is treated. National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH)'s Dr. Heather Cameron is working to understand the role of new neurons in the growth and shrinkage of the hippocampus and learn if brief episodes of stress that can sometimes trigger #PTSD have a similar effect on the hippocampus as long-term stress does. Learn more: https://go.nih.gov/RcKh8xq #PTSDAwarenessDay
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#NIH_IRP researchers are exploring how environmental and lifestyle factors like diet and exercise affect reproductive function. To do so, they use a wide array of equipment, including an egg-shaped device called the 'Bod Pod'. This computerized tool allows them to measure the ratio of body fat to lean tissue like bone and muscle in a person’s body. Learn more: https://go.nih.gov/xDBtfWw #ToolTuesday
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In June, Lawrence Ingrassia visited The National Institutes of Health to discuss his memoir and medical mystery, A Fatal Inheritance: How a Family Misfortune Revealed a Medical Mystery. It details his family's experience with Li-Fraumeni Syndrome (#LFS), a rare genetic condition discovered by #NIH_IRP researchers that increases patients' risk of #cancer. Learn more: https://go.nih.gov/dCBRe25