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A targeted antibiotic for treating Lyme disease
Researchers found that a neglected antibiotic called hygromycin A selectively kills the bacteria that cause Lyme disease. (Source: NIH Research Matters from the National Institutes of Health (NIH))
Source: NIH Research Matters from the National Institutes of Health (NIH) - November 2, 2021 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news

Retraining the brain to treat chronic pain
After a treatment called pain reprocessing therapy, two-thirds of people with mild or moderate chronic back pain reported being mostly or completely pain-free. (Source: NIH Research Matters from the National Institutes of Health (NIH))
Source: NIH Research Matters from the National Institutes of Health (NIH) - November 2, 2021 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news

Moderna COVID-19 booster may protect against variants
A booster of the Moderna COVID-19 vaccine increased levels of neutralizing antibodies against all variants of concern in a primate study. (Source: NIH Research Matters from the National Institutes of Health (NIH))
Source: NIH Research Matters from the National Institutes of Health (NIH) - November 1, 2021 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news

Mapping the mammalian motor cortex
Researchers unveiled an atlas of cell types for the mammalian primary motor cortex, providing a roadmap for understanding the mammalian brain. (Source: NIH Research Matters from the National Institutes of Health (NIH))
Source: NIH Research Matters from the National Institutes of Health (NIH) - October 26, 2021 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news

Robotic massage helps regenerate muscles in mice
Researchers found that a type of massage therapy helped heal severely injured muscles in mice by clearing immune cells from the tissue. (Source: NIH Research Matters from the National Institutes of Health (NIH))
Source: NIH Research Matters from the National Institutes of Health (NIH) - October 26, 2021 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news

Common drug may have potential for treating Alzheimer ’s disease
Findings in mice and people suggest that an FDA-approved drug used for high blood pressure and swelling may alleviate symptoms of Alzheimer ’s disease. (Source: NIH Research Matters from the National Institutes of Health (NIH))
Source: NIH Research Matters from the National Institutes of Health (NIH) - October 26, 2021 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news

Escaping stem cells play role in hair loss
Researchers observed stem cells responsible for hair growth escaping from hair follicles in aging mice. (Source: NIH Research Matters from the National Institutes of Health (NIH))
Source: NIH Research Matters from the National Institutes of Health (NIH) - October 19, 2021 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news

Repeats in the genetic code underlie some human variation
Researchers found that differences in repeats of DNA explain substantial variations in height, kidney function, hair curl, and blood lipids. (Source: NIH Research Matters from the National Institutes of Health (NIH))
Source: NIH Research Matters from the National Institutes of Health (NIH) - October 19, 2021 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news

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Researchers observed stem cells responsible for hair growth escaping from hair follicles in aging mice. (Source: NIH Research Matters from the National Institutes of Health (NIH))
Source: NIH Research Matters from the National Institutes of Health (NIH) - October 19, 2021 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news

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Researchers found that differences in repeats of DNA explain substantial variations in height, kidney function, hair curl, and blood lipids. (Source: NIH Research Matters from the National Institutes of Health (NIH))
Source: NIH Research Matters from the National Institutes of Health (NIH) - October 19, 2021 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news

Understanding SARS-CoV-2 antibody binding
Researchers mapped where various antibodies bind to the SARS-CoV-2 spike protein. The results could lead to more effective COVID-19 therapies. (Source: NIH Research Matters from the National Institutes of Health (NIH))
Source: NIH Research Matters from the National Institutes of Health (NIH) - October 18, 2021 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news

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Researchers mapped where various antibodies bind to the SARS-CoV-2 spike protein. The results could lead to more effective COVID-19 therapies. (Source: NIH Research Matters from the National Institutes of Health (NIH))
Source: NIH Research Matters from the National Institutes of Health (NIH) - October 18, 2021 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news

Moderna COVID-19 vaccine generates long-lasting immune memory
People who received low doses of the Moderna COVID-19 vaccine had strong immune memories of the virus six months after being fully vaccinated. (Source: NIH Research Matters from the National Institutes of Health (NIH))
Source: NIH Research Matters from the National Institutes of Health (NIH) - October 5, 2021 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news

Trends in U.S. methamphetamine use and associated deaths
Researchers found that risky patterns of methamphetamine use and the diversity of people who used methamphetamine increased between 2015 and 2019. (Source: NIH Research Matters from the National Institutes of Health (NIH))
Source: NIH Research Matters from the National Institutes of Health (NIH) - October 5, 2021 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news

Test may help reduce racial disparities in kidney disease
Researchers found that measuring levels of a protein called cystatin C can accurately estimate kidney function without needing to take race into account. (Source: NIH Research Matters from the National Institutes of Health (NIH))
Source: NIH Research Matters from the National Institutes of Health (NIH) - October 5, 2021 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news