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Science Update: Infants’ brains may respond to faces, other visual stimuli earlier than previously thought, NIH-funded study suggests

Media Advisory: Repurposed ALS drug shows promise in mouse model of rare childhood genetic disorder

Three 3-dimentional structural diagrams of GRTH with a cyclic peptide binding the area of interest.

Science Update: NIH scientists design a potential non-hormonal contraceptive for men

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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.

Scanning electron microscope image shows SARS-CoV-2 (round magenta objects) emerging from the surface of cells cultured in the lab.

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 .