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PROJECT SUMMARY This proposal responds to PAR-18-870 titled “BRAIN Initiative: Development Optimization, and Validation of Novel Tools and Technologies for Neuroscience Research (STTR).” This project is a Fast Track STTR with a phase I and phase II. The small business, Applied Universal Dynamics Corp. (AUD) is collaborating with the University of Minnesota (U of MN). The activity patterns of t ...

Small-molecule combinations expand hematopoietic stem cell ex vivo and in vivo Abstract Hematopoietic stem cells (HSCs) are featured by their self-renewal potential and ability to differentiate into multiple blood lineages. Hematopoietic stem cell transplant (HSCT) is a mainstay of life-saving therapy for hematopoietic malignancies and hypoproliferative disorders. The use of noninvasively accessib ...

Project SummaryUltrasonic vocalizations (USVs) are known to reflect emotional processing, brain neurochemistry and brain function - key observations in animal model studies. Collecting and processing USV data is time-intensive, manual, and costly. Most importantly, it limits researchers’ ability to employ fully effective, and nuanced experimental designs, and is a barrier to entry for other rese ...

The ultimate goal of this Phase I application is to develop novel small moleculebroad spectrum therapeutics against viral infections caused by filoviruses that depend on the PPxY L domain motif for virus egress and spread of infectionEbolaEBOVand MarburgMARVviruses are highly pathogenic and classified as Category Ahigh priority bioterror pathogensAs there are no commercially available therapeutic ...

Abstract More thanAmericans died from drug overdose inand drug overdose is now the most common cause of death for people underyears old in the United StatesFurthermorethe number of overdose deaths is increasing with the rise of abuse of powerful synthetic opioidssuch as fentanylIn May ofNational Institutes of HealthNIHand National Institute on Drug AbuseNIDAdirectors DrsCollins and Volkow outlined ...

Otitis media is a world wide disease primarily affecting the pediatric population under the age ofyearsIt is the most common reason for pediatric care visits and antibiotic therapyOver prescription and poorcompliance have led to a reduced susceptibility of bacteria to antibiotics andconsequentiallyto recurrent and chronic ear diseasesClearlythere is a compelling need to investigate alternative the ...

PROJECT SUMMARY ABSTRACT Neonatal jaundice continues to be a significant global problem affectingof preterm andof term neonates while severe neonatal jaundice affects at leastneonates annuallyJaundice and jaundice related complications like Kernicterus Spectrum DisorderKDSare gaining recognition among the worldandapos s health policy leaders as an important area for further research and developmen ...

Methamphetamine use disorder is associated with damage to regions of the brain that control cognitive and psychiatric functionOne third to one half of adults with methamphetamine use disorder experience cognitive impairments and other psychiatric symptoms that significantly impact treatment outcomesincreased relapse and lower treatment retention ratesMounting evidence demonstrates how immune facto ...

ABSTRACT SUMMARY In previous studies we identified novel non hematopoietic umbilical cord blood stem cellsnhUCBSCsthat could be expanded to high passages and exhibit restorative properties following ischemic brain injury repairWe found that the high passaged cells were equivalentif not even betterthan the low passaged nh UCBSCsThis finding suggests that these cells can serve as a source of highly ...

Abstract Bronchiectasis is a lung pathology characterized by a permanent dilation of the bronchi and is associated with a chronic cough, sputum production and recurrent respiratory infections. Cystic fibrosis (CF) is one of the best understood inherited conditions that leads to progressive bronchiectasis, chronic bacterial infection and premature mortality. Both non-CF bronchiectasis (NCFB) and CF ...