A Potential Database for Preclinical Work, Possible Budget Increase for the NIH, and Brain Exercises to Encourage Happiness…

They’re all included in this edition of Blog Buzz!

  • Stat reports that CDC Commissioner Robert Califf suggested a database for preclinical research. The article explores the implications of this idea further and is worth a read.
  • The senate appropriations committee has approved a proposal including a budget increase of for the NIH in fiscal year 2017. More details are included in this press release from the American Association for Cancer Research (AACR) applauding the move.
  • I enjoyed this Mayo Clinic Infographic on ways focus your thoughts to encourage happiness, and thought others might as well.