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Harvard Research Faces Crisis After $7M Funding Cut

8/8/2025

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Harvard professor Alberto Ascherio's groundbreaking research on neurodegenerative diseases faces a critical setback after a $7 million funding cut from the Trump administration. This drastic move has not only led to layoffs but also stalled vital projects. Harvard's lawsuit against the administration underscores the escalating battle over funding and the essential independence of academic research, putting the future of science at risk.

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Harvard professor Alberto Ascherio's groundbreaking research on neurodegenerative diseases faces a critical setback after a $7 million funding cut from the Trump administration. This drastic move has not only led to layoffs but also stalled vital projects. Harvard's lawsuit against the administration underscores the escalating battle over funding and the essential independence of academic research, putting the future of science at risk.