NIH Science in Seconds – Week of June 5, 2023
NIH Science in Seconds – a weekly roundup of NIH’s research news. Read more about each of the featured news stories below.
Week of June 5, 2023:
1. An experimental HIV vaccine showed promise in a recent first-in-human study. Researchers used a customized nanoparticle to learn more about guiding the immune system to mount a desired robust response, the type needed for an effective HIV vaccine. https://bit.ly/43pcu8Q
2. Researchers have identified a second brain receptor abnormality in sudden infant death syndrome (SIDS) cases. The findings may inform development of a test to identify infants most at risk for SIDS, as well as ways to prevent SIDS from occurring. https://bit.ly/3ClLwTy
3. Quick catnaps may spark creativity. Researchers have found evidence that the brief period when drifting off to sleep may be a sweet spot for dreams that facilitate creative thinking and problem solving. https://bit.ly/3ChZsy8