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Science Highlights · March 21, 2025

Many cancer drugs fail to penetrate deep into tumors, but new research suggests magnetism could help pull them through.

Science Highlights · March 20, 2025

Researchers are developing a preclinical method to stimulate the brain without drilling into the skull by guiding a catheter through the cerebrospinal fluid.

Science Highlights · March 5, 2025

Engineered tissues could one day do the work of traditional electrical stimulation devices while offering more customizable and biologically friendly solutions.

Science Highlights · March 3, 2025

Researchers are developing an AI tool to evaluate placental photographs that could provide predictions for multiple adverse outcomes, such as infection or sepsis.

Science Highlights · February 26, 2025

In a preclinical study, NIBIB researchers found that bone marrow transplants to treat sickle cell disease early in life may lower risk of stroke into adulthood.

Science Highlights · February 13, 2025

A preclinical study in a mouse model of sickle-cell disease showed that stimulating brain regions with focused ultrasound can reduce pain hypersensitivity.

Science Highlights · February 13, 2025

The low image quality of small, affordable MRI machines have prevented their widespread use. But a boost from AI could close the gap, bringing MRI to more patients.

Science Highlights · January 10, 2025

In an effort to greatly expand accessibility, this compact fluorescence-guided surgery system, evaluated in mice, is crafted from cost-effective and off-the-shelf components.

Science Highlights · December 23, 2024

With the help of some of nature’s best engineers, NIBIB-funded researchers have developed technology to regrow damaged facial nerves.