NIH has launched a human trial for LASSARAB, a dual-purpose vaccine targeting Lassa fever and…
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The National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID) is a part of the U.S. National Institutes of Health (NIH) and is primarily responsible for conducting and supporting research to study the causes, treatments, and prevention of infectious and immune-mediated diseases. Established in 1955, NIAID plays a crucial role in responding to emerging public health threats such as the HIV/AIDS epidemic, influenza, tuberculosis, malaria, and more recently, the COVID-19 pandemic. The institute supports a broad range of research from basic science investigating the pathogenesis of disease to clinical trials and vaccine development. NIAID also provides funding to a network of research institutions worldwide. Directed by Dr. Anthony Fauci since 1984, NIAID has been instrumental in promoting better health outcomes and advancements in understanding immune system function and management of infectious diseases. The research conducted and supported by NIAID is pivotal in developing strategies to control and prevent diseases that threaten millions of lives globally.
The high rate of side effects from oral immunotherapy in the NIH trial explains the…
A groundbreaking study has shown that children with high-threshold peanut allergies can build tolerance by…
Novel antibodies have the potential to pave the way for the next generation of malaria…
NIH-funded research offers evidence on transplantation practices that are currently confined to research environments. A…
Some antiviral drugs demonstrate high effectiveness against bovine H5N1. A recent study published in Nature…
The NIH clinical trial aims to address the knowledge gap regarding vaccine use in adolescent…
An NIH-supported study highlights the potential of a strategy to reach both symptomatic and asymptomatic…
Research on H5N1 influenza in U.S. dairy cattle shows the virus can cause severe disease…
A monoclonal antibody was developed from the blood of patients who were recovering. The National…
Research shows that heating raw milk greatly lowers H5N1 virus levels, but traces might persist.…
Researchers at the NIH have discovered new pathways that could lead to treatments for autoimmune…
Research on cerebral organoids provides strong evidence for a significant species barrier. A recent study…
Results from NIH-funded animal models will inform the development of vaccines for humans. Using advanced…
Scientists at the National Institutes of Health have discovered antibodies that attack a difficult-to-detect area…
NIH study finds distinct immune responses occur quickly when diets change, more research needed to…
A treatment using monoclonal antibodies substantially improved the tolerance of various everyday foods in children…
Research funded by NIH connects changes in inflammatory protein and emphasizes the significance of vaccinations.…