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2019 NIAMS Summer Students

2019 NIAMS Summer Students Share Their Inspiring Experiences

Spotlight on Research | November 6, 2019
Photo of a helminth worm.

Molecule Identified as Potential Treatment Target for Worm Infections, Inflammatory Disorders

Spotlight on Research | October 22, 2019
2018 NIAMS summer interns

2018 NIAMS Summer Students Look Back on Their Experiences

Spotlight on Research | November 8, 2018
Heidi Kong and Julie Segre

Researchers unearth community of viruses on skin of people with rare disease

Spotlight on Research | November 5, 2018
A microscopic image of a rich network of fibers that innervate human skin.

Arthritis Drug Found to Relieve Chronic Itch in Proof-of-Concept Study

Spotlight on Research | July 25, 2018
Chest computed tomography scan of a patient with scleroderma and interstitial lung disease. Scarred tissue is indicated by the red arrows, while the green arrows show healthy tissue.

Researchers Identify Potential Biomarker for Serious Scleroderma Complication

Spotlight on Research | July 25, 2018
Older man holding wrist

Updated Estimates Suggest a Higher Number of U.S. Adults with Arthritis

Spotlight on Research | June 25, 2018
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Early Antiretroviral Therapy in HIV Patients Tied to Bone Mineral Density Loss

Spotlight on Research | April 10, 2018
Kidney blood vessels (red) in a mouse

New Clues to the Causes of Lupus

Spotlight on Research | April 3, 2018
Images of mouse muscle repair without (top) and with (bottom) treatment with the glucocorticoid steroid

Optimizing Steroid Treatment for Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy

Spotlight on Research | March 8, 2018
Eczema on arms

The Role of the Microbiota in Eczema: Findings Suggest That Striking the Right Balance Keeps the Disease at Bay

Spotlight on Research | March 1, 2018
Render of man holding knee that is in pain.

Beyond Pain Relief: Total Knee Replacement Surgery

Spotlight on Research | January 1, 2018
Lipocalin 2, a hormone triggered by feeding and produced by osteoblasts, acts on neurons in the hypothalamus to curb appetite and reduce food intake.

Bone-Derived Hormone Curbs Appetite and Weight Gain in Mice

Spotlight on Research | October 12, 2017
The knee cartilage of a patient with OA thins over time (upper panel: prior to treatment; lower panel: 2 years later, with corticosteroid injections to the knee every 3 months). Repeated corticosteroid injections to the joint may speed cartilage degeneration.

Long-term Benefit of Steroid Injections for Knee Osteoarthritis Challenged

Spotlight on Research | October 12, 2017
Tph cells (blue) stimulate antibody production by B cells (green) in joints of people with RA.

Newly Identified T cell Subtype Abundant in Joints of Rheumatoid Arthritis Patients

Spotlight on Research | October 12, 2017
2017 NIAMS Summer Interns group photo

2017 NIAMS Summer Interns Reflect on Their Experiences

Spotlight on Research | October 5, 2017
Photo of woman and child playing with sidewalk chalk.

Genetic Evidence Separates Systemic Juvenile Idiopathic Arthritis from Others in Juvenile Idiopathic Arthritis Family

Spotlight on Research | August 4, 2017
The image on the right shows the presence of type VII collagen in skin after gene therapy, compared to untreated skin on the left.

Genetically Modified Skin Grafts Show Promise for Treating Epidermolysis Bullosa

Spotlight on Research | July 31, 2017
Photo of a doctor examining a patient's hand.

Immune Reaction at Mucosal Sites Signals Rheumatoid Arthritis Initiation

Spotlight on Research | July 14, 2017
Microscope image of bone-forming osteoblasts (light pink) appear on bone (blue) surfaces.

Parathyroid Hormone Signaling Pathway Reveals New Strategy for Treating Osteoporosis

Spotlight on Research | July 13, 2017
Butterfly sitting on a hand of a person with psoriasis patches appear on the fingers.

Psoriasis: On the Road to Discovery

Spotlight on Research | June 14, 2017
Psoriasis patches (or plaques) on the legs and the scalp characterized by silvery scales.

Questions & Answers About Psoriasis

Spotlight on Research | June 14, 2017
A mouse observing a video screen of a scratching demonstrator will begin to scratch itself, too.

Socially contagious itching hardwired into brain

Spotlight on Research | March 28, 2017
Calf muscle fibers (outlined in red) of male rats are on average larger than in females likely placing increased  strain on the Achilles tendon and rendering it more vulnerable to injury.

Sex-Differences in Achilles Tendon Properties May Explain Why Ruptures Occur More Often in Men

Spotlight on Research | December 20, 2016
Young satellite cells (left panel) carrying active β1-integrin (red) localize to the edge of a muscle fiber (dotted line). However older cells (right panel) drift away from it indicating the cells’ impaired function.

Muscle Aging Linked to Failure of Stem Cells to Interact with Environment

Spotlight on Research | December 19, 2016
Fibroblast-like synoviocytes reside in the joint lining and contribute to joint destruction in rheumatoid arthritis.

Rheumatoid Arthritis: Joint-Specific Cell Differences Suggest the Need for Tailored Therapies

Spotlight on Research | December 17, 2016
Microscope image of mucous membrane showing antibodies in red.

Engineered T Cells Alleviate Autoimmune Skin Disease in Mice

Spotlight on Research | December 15, 2016
Dr. Peter Grayson (left), principal investigator of NIH’s Vasculitis Translational Research Program, reviews diagnostic images with Dr. Mark Ahlman at the NIH Clinical Center.

Vasculitis: a rare-but-serious family of diseases you may never have heard of

Spotlight on Research | October 28, 2016
Ishman Woodard volunteers for START in Winston-Salem, North Carolina. Daniel Hamm and Jovita Newman monitor his progress.

North Carolinians Volunteer for Knee Pain Study

Spotlight on Research | October 25, 2016
2016 summer students with Dr. Robert Walker chief of the NIAMS Career Development and Outreach Branch (center back row) and Dr. Stephanie Mathews Scientific Program Manager (3rd from left back row).

NIAMS Interns Share Their 2016 Summer Experiences

Spotlight on Research | October 23, 2016
Photo of a woman having trouble getting up from a couch due to knee pain.

Readily Available Pain Medication a Cost-effective Choice for Many Older Adults with Knee Osteoarthritis

Spotlight on Research | August 30, 2016
3-D woven scaffold

Stem cells grown on scaffold mimic hip joint cartilage

Spotlight on Research | August 26, 2016
Photo of a skeleton of FOP patient.

New Insights About Excess Bone Formation in Rare Disease Lead to Potential Drug Treatments

Spotlight on Research | August 23, 2016
Microscope image of the joint tissue from RA patient.

Immune Cell’s Role in Rheumatoid Arthritis-Induced Bone Loss Revealed

Spotlight on Research | August 23, 2016
Microscope image of the skin cell of a mouse.

Ion Channel Found to Play Role in Itch Sensation

Spotlight on Research | July 23, 2016
Blood vessels (grey) expand and branch in areas where large numbers of anti-inflammatory monocytes (multi-colored dots) have been recruited by the signaling molecule, SDF-1α.

Bioengineers Develop Method to Enhance Growth of Blood Vessels

Spotlight on Research | May 31, 2016
Photo of white blood cells one normal and one with NEMO mutation.

Same Immune Regulatory Protein Found to Play Instrumental Role in Two Hereditary Autoinflammatory Diseases

Spotlight on Research | May 21, 2016
Two bone samples to compare one treated one untreated.

Bone Loss Triggered by Hormonal Condition Found to Involve Immune Molecule

Spotlight on Research | May 21, 2016
Photo of pregnant woman.

Study Suggests Most Women With Mild to Moderate Lupus Can Expect to Have Healthy Pregnancies

Spotlight on Research | April 21, 2016
Images of mice being treated.

Two Drugs That Treat Rheumatoid Arthritis and Blood Cancers Shown to Promote Hair Growth

Spotlight on Research | April 21, 2016
Photo of dogs.

Dog with Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy Escapes the Disease, Spurring Interest in Potential New Treatment Approach

Spotlight on Research | March 1, 2016
MRI image of a knee.

MRI Findings Reveal Early Changes to Joint That Predict Development of Knee Osteoarthritis

Spotlight on Research | January 1, 2016
Photos showing skin biopsies.

Experimental Compound Shows Promise in Reversing Skin Disease Associated with Systemic Sclerosis

Spotlight on Research | January 1, 2016
Photo showing pharyngeal satellite cells in green fusing with pharyngeal muscle fibers in red.

Stem Cells Found To Play Key Role in Maintaining Swallowing Muscles

Spotlight on Research | December 5, 2015
X-ray image cross-section of a wrist showing inflammation.

Inflammation Associated with Rheumatoid Arthritis May Persist Even After Clinical Symptoms Ease

Spotlight on Research | November 5, 2015
Photo showing a person's legs as he sits in a wheelchair.

Study Identifies Protein Biomarkers for Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy

Spotlight on Research | November 5, 2015
Illustration of a woman putting lotion on her face.

Keep Your Skin Healthy, Protecting Your Outer Self

Spotlight on Research | November 1, 2015
man and woman working on laptop

NIAMS Expands Efforts to Reach Diverse Communities

Spotlight on Research | October 23, 2015
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FNIH Biomarkers Consortium Study Advances Strategic Imaging and Fluid Biomarker…

Spotlight on Research | October 21, 2015
Robert Walker Ph.D. Chief Career Development and Outreach Branch (right); NIAMS 2015 Summer Interns (center); Stephanie Mathews Ph.D. Scientific Program Manager (left).

NIAMS Interns Share Their 2015 Summer Experiences

Spotlight on Research | September 15, 2015
Regeneration of hairs after plucking is a population-based behavior that depends on the density and distribution of the plucked follicles

Plucking Hairs in Dense Pattern Can Prompt Hair Regrowth

Spotlight on Research | September 5, 2015
X-ray image of mouse joints showing inflammation (in color) with and without the molecular decoy.

Discovery Opens Door to New Class of Medicines for Rheumatoid Arthritis

Spotlight on Research | September 5, 2015
Dr. Lauren Wood

Inn Celebrates 25 Years of Helping Pediatric Patients

Spotlight on Research | August 14, 2015
Dendritic cell showing TLR7 (green) and the nucleus (blue). Excessive activation of the TLR7 inflammatory pathway has been linked to the development of lupus.

Protein’s Role in Inflammation Offers Novel Drug Development Strategy for Lupus

Spotlight on Research | August 5, 2015
Typical bowed femur from an OI patient (left) which is often corrected by inserting a surgical rod (right).

Potential Therapy for Osteoporosis Shows Promise for Treating Rare Brittle Bone Disease

Spotlight on Research | August 5, 2015
Enlarged image of bone showing osteoclasts (in red).

Protein’s Role in Rheumatoid Arthritis-Induced Bone Loss Revealed

Spotlight on Research | July 5, 2015
Enlarged image of muscle fibers.

Protein Linked to Dermatomyositis Found to Have Role in Regenerating Muscle

Spotlight on Research | May 15, 2015
X-ray image of knee.

Bioengineered Compound May Aid in Treating Osteoarthritic Joints

Spotlight on Research | May 5, 2015
Skin from an epidermolysis bullosa patient showing cells in color.

Stem Cell-Based Strategies Offer Personalized Approaches For Treating Inherited Skin Disease

Spotlight on Research | April 5, 2015
training and innovation

NIAMS’ Intramural Research Programs Foster Spirit of Discovery

Spotlight on Research | March 1, 2015
Preclinical drug development: Potential treatments are usually developed in the lab before they are tested in people

Changing the Face of Cherubism: Preclinical development of potential therapies …

Spotlight on Research | February 19, 2015
Yasuyoshi Ueki MD PhD

Innovative studies of cherubism may aid development of therapies for common inf…

Spotlight on Research | February 19, 2015
Dr. Nancy Lane

Sex differences in musculoskeletal diseases across the lifespan

Spotlight on Research | February 19, 2015
Whimsical illustration of a heart being repaired by construction workers.

Fixing Flawed Body Parts

Spotlight on Research | February 15, 2015
Microscope image showing cells (in color) that drive inflammation in psoriasis.

New Insights Into How Psoriasis Arises and How It Heals

Spotlight on Research | January 5, 2015
Microscope image of collagen (in red) that can't mineralize properly.

Insight Into Skeletal Features of Neurofibromatosis Suggests Treatment Approach

Spotlight on Research | January 5, 2015
Photo of butterfly rash on the face.

Biomarkers For Predicting Lupus Flares Identified

Spotlight on Research | January 5, 2015
candel-sibs

Siblings Help Advance CANDLE Syndrome Research

Spotlight on Research | December 5, 2014
Illustration of the spinal bones.

When Your Back Hurts, Don’t Let Back Pain Knock You Flat

Spotlight on Research | December 4, 2014
Red staining in this cell represents the presence of a newly discovered  thyroid hormone receptor p30 TRα1 in signaling “hubs” areas where  signaling molecules congregate in the cell membrane.  Credit: Renate Pilz M.D. University of California San Diego.

Newly Discovered Thyroid Hormone Receptor Helps Control Bone Formation Advance Offers Novel Strategy for Treating Osteoporosis

Spotlight on Research | November 15, 2014
Excessive UV exposure is a major risk factor for skin cancer. (stock image)

Chronic UV Exposure Induces Opioid Response That is Associated with Tanning Addiction

Spotlight on Research | November 15, 2014
Excessive UV exposure is a major risk factor for skin cancer. (stock image)

Halting Inflammation After Joint Injury May Reduce Risk of Osteoarthritis Later

Spotlight on Research | November 15, 2014
Audrey Lapidus and her son Calvin who was diagnosed with a rare genetic disorder after months of inconclusive tests stumped doctors.

Clinical Exome Sequencing Detects Disease-Causing Glitches

Spotlight on Research | November 3, 2014
A Stat3 inhibitor improved muscle repair in mice. The results suggest a potential approach to treating muscle-wasting diseases in people.

Controlling Muscle Repair

Spotlight on Research | September 22, 2014
NIAMS Summer 2014 Interns.

NIAMS Interns Reflect on Their 2014 Summer Experience

Spotlight on Research | September 15, 2014
Shutterstock: hands resting on armrest.

Antibodies Act Jointly to Promote Inflammation in Rheumatoid Arthritis

Spotlight on Research | September 15, 2014
Vertebra from a mouse engineered to have osteogenesis imperfecta (upper panel). Following eight weeks of treatment with an antibody that blocks TGF-β activity the bone mass returned to normal levels (lower panel). Credit: Brendan Lee M.D. Ph.D. Baylor College of Medicine.

Study in Mice Links Key Signaling Molecule to Underlying Cause of Osteogenesis Imperfecta

Spotlight on Research | September 5, 2014
Blood vessels (yellow) of children with SAVI become inflamed and damaged indicated here in red.

Gene Linked to Rare Inflammatory Disease in Children

Spotlight on Research | August 18, 2014
Skeletons from birth to 1 month of age are shown for mice engineered to have PSACH (on right) compared to control mice. By 28 days mice with PSACH were 12 percent shorter. Image courtesy of Karen Posey Ph.D. University of Texas Medical School at Houston.

Insights Into Severe Form of Dwarfism Could Lead to New Treatment Strategies

Spotlight on Research | August 5, 2014
Illustration of a family under a shaded canopy at the beach.

Sun and Skin, The Dark Side of Sun Exposure

Spotlight on Research | July 15, 2014
hand with Rhuematoid Arthritis

Rheumatoid Arthritis When Your Immune System Attacks Your Body

Spotlight on Research | July 15, 2014
X-ray of a hip replacement.

Commonly Prescribed Blood Thinner Associated with Higher Risk of Post-Surgery Complications

Spotlight on Research | July 5, 2014
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Investigating the Causes of Chronic Itch: New Advances Could Bring Relief

Spotlight on Research | June 5, 2014
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Exercise Brings Bone Benefits that Last

Spotlight on Research | May 15, 2014
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International Team Identifies Biomarker for Scleroderma

Spotlight on Research | May 5, 2014
X-ray image of a child’s forearm fracture. Photo credit: eORIF LLC.

Childhood Forearm Breaks Resulting from Mild Trauma May Indicate Bone Deficits

Spotlight on Research | May 5, 2014
 Left: Maternal osteocalcin crosses the placenta during pregnancy before the fetus can produce its own. Right: Osteocalcin can cross the blood-brain barrier and increases levels of certain neurotransmitters. Photo credit: Gerard Karsenty M.D. Ph.D. Columbia University

Bone Hormone Found to Influence Brain Development and Function in Mice

Spotlight on Research | May 5, 2014
Illustration of a tick being grasped by tweezers and lifted from the skin’s surface.

Tick Talk, Block Tick Bites and Lyme Disease

Spotlight on Research | May 1, 2014
Dr. Mariana Kaplan

Progress Made in Lupus Diagnosis and Treatment

Spotlight on Research | May 1, 2014
A baseball pitcher throwing with cross-sections underneath of bigger bone under the throwing arm and smaller bone under the non-throwing arm.

Physical Activity Brings Lasting Bone Benefits

Spotlight on Research | March 31, 2014
ACL injuries and meniscal tears are common among young athletes. (shutterstock image).

Long-term Follow-up Data From Large Orthopaedic Studies May Help Guide Clinical Practice

Spotlight on Research | March 5, 2014
The most common symptoms of Sjögren’s syndrome are dry eyes and mouth but the disease can affect other tissues and organs as well.  Credit: Sjögren’s Syndrome Foundation.

New Genetic Susceptibility Factors for Sjögren’s Syndrome Revealed

Spotlight on Research | March 5, 2014
Epidermolysis bullosa occurs when genetic defects result in the skin’s two main layers not adhering properly at the dermal-epidermal junction.

Protein Replacement Therapy Shows Promise in Treating Rare Skin Disorder

Spotlight on Research | February 5, 2014
Mouse toe tips can regenerate within five weeks of being clipped (left) unless the Wnt signaling pathway is inactivated (right).

Fingernails Yield Clues to Limb Regeneration

Spotlight on Research | January 5, 2014
The tendon-to-bone insertion point is biomechanically compositionally and structurally complex. Photo credit: Stavros Thomopolous Ph.D. Department of Orthopaedics Washington University.

Muscle Activity Necessary for Healthy Tendon-Bone Interface Development

Spotlight on Research | January 5, 2014
NIAMS scientists have found evidence that elevated numbers of osteoclasts a type of cell that degrades bone may contribute to bone loss in people with spondyloarthritis. Osteoclasts like the one shown here in the center contain multiple nuclei (clear circles) because they are formed by fusion of precursor cells. Credit: Robert A. Colbert M.D. Ph.D. NIAMS.

Bone Loss in Spondyloarthritis Linked to Protein’s Misfolding

Spotlight on Research | January 5, 2014
immune cells (red) in skin from the sclerodermic mice

Novel Insights Into Causes of Scleroderma Offer Potential New Treatment Strategies

Spotlight on Research | December 15, 2013
male holding knee shaded red

Long-term Data Reveal Rate and Risk Factors for Subsequent Surgeries Following Initial ACL Reconstruction

Spotlight on Research | December 1, 2013
Hand of someone with rheumatoid arthritis.

Gut Microbes Linked to Rheumatoid Arthritis

Spotlight on Research | November 25, 2013
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Common Laundry Detergent Ingredient May Help Preserve Muscle Tissue After Severe Injury

Spotlight on Research | October 1, 2013
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Muscle Stem Cells Can Be Turned Into Energy-Burning Brown Fat Cells in Mice

Spotlight on Research | September 1, 2013
Anatomical illustration showing parts of the body which might be affected by lupus

Novel Drug Delivery System Shows Early Promise for Treating Lupus in Mice

Spotlight on Research | August 1, 2013
before and after images of mice with vitiligo and mice after treatment

Modified Protein Improves Vitiligo Symptoms in Mice

Spotlight on Research | August 1, 2013
Anatomical illustration showing meniscus of knee

Physical Therapy to Treat Torn Meniscus Comparable to Surgery for Many Patients

Spotlight on Research | August 1, 2013
Woman holding elbow in pain

New Insights Found in Pain Processing and Sleep Disturbance Among Rheumatoid Arthritis Patients

Spotlight on Research | June 1, 2013
Photo of two medical professionals examining a man's knee.

Adding a Vitamin D Supplement Likely Does Not Improve Knee Osteoarthritis

Spotlight on Research | June 1, 2013
Photo of a woman in a orange shirt holding her knee.

NIAMS-Supported Research Finds New Genetic Links to Juvenile Arthritis

Spotlight on Research | June 1, 2013
itch: detection and circuit

Who Knew? A Neural Circuit Just for Itching

Spotlight on Research | May 23, 2013
Illustration of a girl and dad sitting at the beach with their bare feet in the foreground.

On Sound Footing: The Health of Your Feet

Spotlight on Research | May 1, 2013
Photograph of a pharmacist with a prescription bottle in his hand talking to an elderly lady.

Common Therapy for Rheumatoid Arthritis Reduces Risk of Death

Spotlight on Research | April 1, 2013
Photo of Dr. Goldbach-Mansky Nicole Plass and a NOMID patient.

NIH Study Contributes to Approval of Promising Treatment for Genetic Inflammatory Disorder

Spotlight on Research | March 1, 2013
Cover of Science Translational Medicine.

Experimental Treatment for Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy Gets Boost from Existing Medication

Spotlight on Research | March 1, 2013
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Obesity and Population Increases Not Solely Responsible for Knee Replacement Upswing

Spotlight on Research | September 1, 2012
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Potential Cause, Therapy Target for Male Pattern Baldness Uncovered

Spotlight on Research | September 1, 2012
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Researchers Gain New Insights into How High Retinoic Acid Levels Affect Skin Development

Spotlight on Research | August 1, 2012
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Scientists Identify Agent That Protects Against Organ-Damaging Fibrosis

Spotlight on Research | August 1, 2012
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Genome-Wide Scan Reveals Mutation Associated with Melanoma

Spotlight on Research | July 1, 2012
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Scientists Find Many Common Genetic Variations Play a Role in Common Diseases

Spotlight on Research | July 1, 2012
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DUX4-Regulated Genes Provide a Roadmap for Facioscapulohumeral Dystrophy Therapies

Spotlight on Research | June 1, 2012
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RNA Interference Silences Cell-Signaling that Leads to Excessive Bone Formation in FOP

Spotlight on Research | May 1, 2012
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Post-Injury Response Could be Key Step in Osteoarthritis Development

Spotlight on Research | May 1, 2012
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Baseline Bone Mineral Density Measurements Key to Future Testing Intervals

Spotlight on Research | May 1, 2012
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Study Shows Statins Fail to Slow Atherosclerosis Progression in Young Lupus Patients

Spotlight on Research | May 1, 2012
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Research Findings Challenge the Current Understanding of Cell Development Processes

Spotlight on Research | April 1, 2012
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Protein Signaling Ties Muscle Development to Bone

Spotlight on Research | January 1, 2012
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Bone Drug Holds Promise as Therapy for People with OA

Spotlight on Research | January 1, 2012
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Scientists Gain New Insights into Genetic Mechanisms of Ankylosing Spondylitis

Spotlight on Research | January 1, 2012
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Mechanism, Potential Therapy for Scleroderma Lung Disease Uncovered

Spotlight on Research | January 1, 2012

NIAMS Scientists Find Potential New Target for Rheumatoid Arthritis Treatment

Spotlight on Research | December 1, 2011

Scientists Identify Potential Drug Target, Molecular Pathway, for Marfan Syndrome

Spotlight on Research | September 1, 2011

Scientists Shed Light on Link Between Dead Cell Clearance and Lupus

Spotlight on Research | September 1, 2011

Calcitonin May Be An Effective Treatment for a Heritable Form of Rickets

Spotlight on Research | September 1, 2011

Researchers Achieve Needed Levels of Stem Cells to Treat Muscle Disease in Mice

Spotlight on Research | September 1, 2011

Research Finds Link Between Statin Use and Progressive Muscle Disease

Spotlight on Research | September 1, 2011

Latest Findings from the Spine Patient Outcomes Research Trial (SPORT)

Spotlight on Research | August 1, 2011

Dlx3 Protein Linked to Skin Inflammation

Spotlight on Research | August 1, 2011

Study Further Elucidates Role of Arthritis in Fracture Risk

Spotlight on Research | August 1, 2011

Blood Vessel Cells May Be Key to FOP Ossified Tissues, Say Scientists

Spotlight on Research | June 1, 2011

Study Shows Sustainability of Gene Transfer Therapy for Limb-Girdle Muscular Dystrophy

Spotlight on Research | June 1, 2011

Biglycan Treatment Shows Promise in Muscular Dystrophy Mouse Model

Spotlight on Research | June 1, 2011
muscle fibers

Blood Pressure Drug May Help Muscle

Spotlight on Research | May 16, 2011
muscle fibers

Blood Pressure Drug May Help Muscle

Spotlight on Research | May 16, 2011

Study Shows Unexpected Role of Immune Cell in Lupus

Spotlight on Research | May 15, 2011

Scientists Correct Genetic Defect in Blistering Skin Disease in Mouse Model

Spotlight on Research | May 1, 2011

Scientists Find Clues to Role of Neutrophils in Lupus

Spotlight on Research | May 1, 2011

Even Mild Spine Deformities in Older Women Linked to Osteoporosis

Spotlight on Research | April 1, 2011

NIAMS Researchers Explain Why Combined Osteoporosis Regimen Falls Short

Spotlight on Research | April 1, 2011

Large-Scale Study Identifies Factors for Sleep Disturbance in Arthritis

Spotlight on Research | February 1, 2011

Childhood Exercise Leads to Sustained Improvements in Bone Mass

Spotlight on Research | February 1, 2011

Scientists Identify New Genetic Region Associated with Scleroderma

Spotlight on Research | January 1, 2011

Cdc42 Protein Is a Potential Drug Target for Osteoporosis Researchers

Spotlight on Research | January 1, 2011

Genetic Findings in Alopecia Areata Have Implications for Multiple Autoimmune Diseases

Spotlight on Research | January 1, 2011

Genetic Discovery Improves Understanding of FSH Muscular Dystrophy Cause

Spotlight on Research | January 1, 2011
Photo of dendritic cells (green) infiltrating a Salmonella biofilm (red).

Bacterial Biofilms May Trigger Lupus

Spotlight on Research | December 5, 2010
Photo of dendritic cells (green) infiltrating a Salmonella biofilm (red).

Bacterial Biofilms May Trigger Lupus

Spotlight on Research | December 5, 2010
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