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300,000 Scientists Stalled by Federal Research Funding Freeze

2/4/2025

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A freeze on federal research funding in the U.S. has left over 300,000 scientists in limbo, with the National Institutes of Health (NIH) feeling the brunt of the impact. Fears of stifled innovation and a brain drain loom large as the scientific community looks to Michael Kratsios' confirmation for much-needed stability and support for vital research initiatives.

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A freeze on federal research funding in the U.S. has left over 300,000 scientists in limbo, with the National Institutes of Health (NIH) feeling the brunt of the impact. Fears of stifled innovation and a brain drain loom large as the scientific community looks to Michael Kratsios' confirmation for much-needed stability and support for vital research initiatives.