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The NIH is a leader in medical breakthroughs, with the discovery of new biological molecules, processes and pathways, novel medical technologies, and innovative applications of existing medical knowledge. Many important medical breakthroughs begin in research laboratories at the NIH, and Technology
A new cancer vaccine developed by Merck makes use of a novel disease prevention strategy to protect against cervical cancer. The vaccine is based on research conducted at the NIH. Cervical cancer is the second most common form of cancer deaths in women worldwide. Each year roughly 233,000 women die
Six NIH technologies that have been developed into commercial products are featured in Federal Technology Transfer 2006, a new booklet from the Federal Laboratory Consortium (FLC). The booklet is a compilation of some of the most promising projects from FLC's member laboratories and agencies during
Tuberculosis (TB) is a disease of mammoth proportions both in human lives lost and economic impact. Although preventative measures in this country have left the US relatively unscathed, TB is the second leading cause of death in adults worldwide. It disproportionately affects populations with poorer