New NIH genetics center focuses its lens on exome, despite doubts

NIH FOA focuses on future BRAIN research.

I n January, the National Institutes of Health (NIH) posted additional information about an imaging-focused funding opportunity announcement (FOA) component of the Brain Research through Advancing Innovative Neurotechnologies (BRAIN) Initiative. BRAIN is a collaborative effort announced in April 2013 by President Obama, with a goal of “revolutionizing our understanding of the human brain.” NIH ...

New NIH center broadens scope of translational research.

N early 30 years after auranofin gained approval from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration to treat rheu-matoid arthritis, researchers are repurpos-ing the drug for a possible new use: chronic lymphocytic leukemia (CLL). Moreover, the arthritis drug could emerge as a model for accelerating patients ' access to other repurposed drugs or for rescuing drugs that the pharmaceutical industry has ab...

Singapore focuses its life science strategy on humans

The tiny island has invested heavily in life sciences as a linchpin of its future economy. But initial enthusiasm for a broad-based approach has switched to a focus on human healthcare, reports Kenneth Lee.

New campaign focuses on "unseen harms" of alcohol.

The Lancet has retracted the 12 year old paper that sparked an international crisis of confidence in the safety of the measles, mumps, and rubella (MMR) vaccine when its lead author suggested a link between the vaccine and autism. Andrew Wakefield was found guilty by the UK General Medical Council last week of dishonesty and flouting ethics protocols. The regulatory body held that Dr Wakefield ...

Attention focuses on autism.