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Media Advisory: Genetic testing of the siblings of newborns with cancer genes could reduce rare pediatric cancer deaths by half, NIH-funded analysis suggests

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Media Advisory: Antibody treatment for MIS-C works by depleting inflammatory immune cells

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Science Update: NIH-supported scientists develop a new structural model for the nuclear pore

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COVID-19 Research and NICHD

NICHD provides highlights of some of our COVID-19 research activities to understand the effects of the virus among the populations central to our mission.

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COVID-19 Information for NIH Applicants & Funding Recipients

Due to the exceptional impact of COVID-19 on the research community, NIH provides updated guidance and information as it becomes available to help keep researchers safe while moving the science forward.

STrategies to enRich Inclusion and achieVe Equity (STRIVE) Initiative

Through STRIVE, NICHD aims to improve equity, diversity, and inclusion in its workforce and scientific endeavors. Share your ideas on how to expand health disparities research on the STRIVE for Change Ideascale website .