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A part of our development as children is learning how to figure out how another person is feeling, what they want, and what they believe.We use this information to predict or explain another person's behavior. A team of scientists used brain imaging to follow what happens when kids are shown an animated movie. They found that the brain networks associated with the ability to interpret other people's mental states are active in kids as young as 3 years old. Read about the study at http://glassdoor.com/slink.htm?key=vQVAS
Human survival depends in part on our ability to distinguish among unpleasant sensations, such as itch versus pain, so we can take appropriate action. An itch on the arm, for example, might trigger a swat at a disease-carrying insect; painful heat may cause you to pull away to prevent a burn. Researchers defined the neural pathways for itch sensation and identified a signaling molecule called somatostatin that enhances itch and blunts pain in mice. http://glassdoor.com/slink.htm?key=vQwhd
NIH-supported international team confirms new genetic mutation link to ALS. An international team of ALS researchers has proven that mutations in the neuronal transport gene KIF5A are associated with ALS. The discovery, published in the March 21, 2018, issue of Neuron, was led by Bryan Traynor, M.D., Ph.D., of the Intramural Research Program of the National Institute on Aging (NIA) at the National Institutes of Health and John Landers (link is external), Ph.D., of the University of Massachusetts Medical School, Worcester, with key funding support from the NIA, the National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke (NINDS) at NIH, and several public and private sector organizations. http://glassdoor.com/slink.htm?key=vQw1X
Scientists have discovered a human antibody that protected mice from infection with the deadliest malaria parasite, Plasmodium falciparum. The research findings provide the basis for future testing in humans to determine if the antibody can provide short-term protection against malaria, and also may aid in vaccine design. Investigators at the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID), part of the National Institutes of Health, led the research with colleagues at the Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center in Seattle. http://glassdoor.com/slink.htm?key=vQw24
How do you feel about public speaking? A new study examines the impact that your audience's facial expression has on your heart rate and the level of your body's stress hormones when you give a speech. The researchers tested three different types of smiles plus neutral expressions. http://glassdoor.com/slink.htm?key=vQwla
You may have worked on constructing your family tree, perhaps listing your ancestry back to your great-grandparents. Or with so many public records now available online, you may have even uncovered enough information to discover some unexpected long-lost relatives. Or maybe you’ve even submitted a DNA sample to one of the commercial sources to see what you could learn about your ancestry. But just how big can a family tree grow using today’s genealogical tools? From the NIH Director's Blog: http://glassdoor.com/slink.htm?key=vQjbN
We are seeking a Staff Clinician who specializes in the Interventional Radiology. This position is located in the National Institutes of Health Clinical Center's (CC) Radiology and Imaging Sciences department which provides consultative services in diagnostic radiology and interventional radiology procedures for NIH patients, and conducts collaborative research in these areas. The ideal candidate will be Board Certified in Interventional Radiology with interest, experience, and focus on Interventional Oncology clinical research. Laboratory experience in interventional oncology preferred, as well as history of translational or laboratory IR / IO research. Experience with general imaging and multidisciplinary teams, as well as experience in IR research is desirable. To apply to this position, please send your resume and cover letter to the attention of Maretta Plater, Administrative Officer OAM/CC, at Maretta.Plater@nih.gov. Applications received by Thursday, April 19, 2018 will receive first consideration. Salary is commensurate with experience.
Developing a universal influenza vaccine — a vaccine that can provide durable protection for all age groups against multiple influenza strains, including those that might cause a pandemic — is a priority for the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID), part of the National Institutes of Health. Writing in the Journal of Infectious Diseases, NIAID officials detail the Institute’s new strategic plan for addressing the research areas essential to creating a safe and effective universal influenza vaccine. http://glassdoor.com/slink.htm?key=vQj89
We are seeking candidates for the Chief of the Population and Social Processes Branch in the National Institute on Aging. The mission of the PSP Branch is to develop and support grant and contract research and research training programs relating to demographic, epidemiologic and economic aspects of population aging. The program has sections in demography and epidemiology of aging; economics of aging; and health and long-term care systems. This position is being offered at the GS-15 pay grade. To apply and for more information: Delegated Examining http://glassdoor.com/slink.htm?key=vQjj5 Merit Promotion: http://glassdoor.com/slink.htm?key=vQjjv
Circuits in the brain act as an internal clock to tell us it is time to sleep and to control how long we then stay asleep. A new NIH funded study in flies suggests a part of that clock constantly monitors changes in external temperature and integrates that information into the neural network controlling sleep. http://glassdoor.com/slink.htm?key=vQji1
