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In Hard-To-Treat Form of Tuberculosis, Shorter, Gentler Therapy Shows Unequal Benefit

Study suggests treatment should be tailored for disease severity

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How the Brain Increases Blood Flow on Demand

New findings could improve understanding of neurodegeneration, brain scans

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“I Am Determined to Carry On This Vital Work”

David Knipe studies how to prevent, combat, and make use of a virus that infects most people in the world

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“These People Are Among the Best and the Brightest”

Rachel Wilson studies how the brain controls behavior

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“I Think the Entire Future of the United States Is at Stake”

Stephen Liberles works to unravel the mystery of the brain-body connection

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Medicines That Unleash the Immune System To Fight Cancer

The story behind the development of immune checkpoint inhibitors, fulfilling the promise of cancer immunotherapy
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Unlocking the Promise of CAR T-Cell Therapy

Researchers expand impact of cancer treatment that has left patients and doctors awestruck

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“Colorectal Cancer Is an Increasing Public Health Problem”

Kamila Naxerova studies cancer genetics

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“Science Is a Public Good”

Jennifer Oyler-Yaniv probes the roots of chronic inflammation to unlock new treatments

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How Buying Primary Care on the Free Market Adds to Doctor Shortages

Health care policy researcher discusses the pros and cons of concierge medicine

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What Cancer Treatment Can Teach Us About Dealing With Retinal Disease

Joan Miller’s innovative thinking on macular degeneration has helped millions

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“My Research Into This Devastating Disease Is Now Threatened”

Sandeep Robert Datta studies Alzheimer’s disease

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