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    Some people with lung cancer develop cachexia, a condition that causes severe weight loss, muscle loss, weakness, and fatigue. NIH-funded researchers found that in mice, a high-fat diet strengthened nerve signals between certain lung tumors and the brain, making cachexia worse.
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    NIH researchers are seeking adults aged 18+ with sickle cell disease for a research study evaluating the investigational VAS-101 gel to determine whether it is safe and well-tolerated. To learn more, call the NIH Office of Patient Recruitment at 866-444-1134. Refer to study
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    NIH researchers have gained critical new insight into Köhlmeier-Degos disease, a rare and life-threatening disorder that damages small blood vessels. Read more: bit.ly/4zjRUal.
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    Starting soon! Join NIH leadership for the webinar, Understanding NIH's Unified Funding Strategy: What the Research Community Needs to Know. 📅Today, 10–11 a.m. ET Tune in to learn about the Unified Funding Strategy and get answers to common questions: bit.ly/4xqz4ww
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    NIH-funded researchers found that some bacteria can share proteins with neighboring bacteria, helping them survive antibiotic treatment. The findings improve our understanding of antibiotic resistance and could inform future strategies to slow or prevent it. Learn more:
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