With NIH support, scientists across the United States and around the world conduct wide-ranging research to discover ways to enhance health, lengthen life, and reduce illness and disability. Groundbreaking NIH-funded research often receives top scientific honors. In 2021, these honors included Nobel Prizes to five NIH-supported scientists. Here’s just a small sample of the NIH-supported research accomplishments in 2021.

COVID-19 spread and vaccines

Drug Delays Type 1 Diabetes Onset 

Gene Therapy effective in Human Trials 

Low Fat Diet compared to Low Carb Diet 

Supplement Targets Gut Microbes to Boost Growth in Malnourished Children 

Test May Help Reduce Racial Disparities in Kidney Disease 

and more 

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