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The National Institutes of Health (NIH) is the primary federal agency in the United States dedicated to biomedical and public health research. Established in 1930, it is a key part of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. The NIH's mission is to enhance health, extend life, and reduce illness through fundamental knowledge about living systems. It operates from its headquarters in Bethesda, Maryland, and includes 27 institutes and centers that focus on various disease domains and research missions. The NIH conducts and supports a wide range of biomedical research, providing significant funding through research grants to universities, hospitals, and private organizations. It also offers training programs for health researchers and disseminates medical information through the National Library of Medicine, which includes resources like PubMed and ClinicalTrials.gov. The agency plays a vital role in national health policy research and biosecurity, contributing to the understanding and management of infectious diseases and public health challenges.