AGP Executive Report
Last update: 8 hours agoProtein Research: A four-year, $51.7 million ARPA-H award will fund a team working to predict harmful protein changes before they trigger disease, with an initial focus on Alzheimer’s and Ewing sarcoma. Climate Science: A major review finds decades of climate “fingerprint” research increasingly show how greenhouse gas emissions are changing Earth’s climate. Lung Health: Lab tests on human lung tissue found that five days of e-cigarette vapor exposure damaged delicate lung cells, with signs of stress still present 10 days later. Cancer Research: Researchers used AI to identify potential treatment targets for a rare, aggressive sinonasal cancer, which has seen little research because cases are scarce. Biomedical Tools: An $8 million NIH grant will establish a shared research hub for human-relevant lab and computer methods that could reduce reliance on animal testing. Memory: A small study suggests the resting brain strengthens the general meaning of new experiences while letting some specific details fade.
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