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Funding Urged for mRNA Research Amid Leadership Concerns
8/25/2025
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Story summary
- The U.S. has historically backed mRNA vaccine development, but recent actions by HHS Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. jeopardize this progress.
- Global investments in mRNA technology emphasize its role in combating biological threats.
- Critics claim that neglecting mRNA undermines leadership and public trust in effective vaccines.
- Congress is urged to sustain funding for mRNA research to address future health emergencies.
