Science Aug 07 Funding freeze could set research back years, Harvard scientists say By Leah Willingham, Michael Casey, Associated Press
Health Apr 25 How possible NIH cuts could threaten future treatment for neurological diseases A directive in January from the National Institutes of Health aimed to reduce funding for many of the essential costs that make medical studies possible. Even though a judge has halted the policy, scientists and advocates say the threat to… By Vic Pasquantonio
Health Mar 30 What happens to health research when ‘women’ and ‘diversity’ are banned words? Trump's federal funding cuts are shutting down studies on Alzheimer’s care, uterine fibroids and pregnancy risks — all because they focus on gender. By Shefali Luthra, Barbara Rodriguez, The 19th
Politics Mar 05 Federal judge blocks Trump administration’s drastic funding cuts to medical research Separate lawsuits filed by a group of 22 states plus organizations representing universities, hospitals and research institutions nationwide sued to stop the cuts, saying they would cause “irreparable harm.”… By Lauren Neergaard, Michael Casey, Associated Press
Politics Feb 12 As Musk hammers the government, Republicans stir with quiet objections While Democrats have been speaking out against President Donald Trump's federal cuts, Republicans are just beginning to stir. By Lisa Mascaro, Kevin Freking, Associated Press
Feb 11 Watch 9:31 The possible long-term impact of Trump’s cuts to medical research funding By Amna Nawaz, Azhar Merchant, Jackson Hudgins The Trump administration recently announced the National Institutes of Health will make big changes in the way it funds researchers. Scientists say the move will have a huge effect on their work. We hear from medical researchers about the cuts… Continue watching
Aug 01 Watch 5:04 News Wrap: Democrats warn that asylum-seekers in custody aren’t getting legal counsel In our news wrap Tuesday, dozens of congressional Democrats are petitioning to end expedited screening of asylum-seekers in Border Patrol custody because they are not getting access to legal counsel as promised. Also, France, Italy and Spain moved to begin… Continue watching
Aug 01 Blue blood from horseshoe crabs is needed for medicine, but a declining bird species relies on the crabs to eat By Patrick Whittle, Associated Press The animals are drained of some of their blood and returned to the environment, yet some inevitably die. Regulators say recent revisions to the guidelines for handling the animals should keep more alive through the process. Continue reading
Jan 20 Researchers test pig-to-human kidney transplant in donated body By Lauran Neergaard, Associated Press U.S. researchers are reporting the latest in a surprising string of experiments in the quest to save human lives with organs from genetically modified pigs. Continue reading
Dec 07 Years of research laid groundwork for speedy COVID-19 vaccines By Lauran Neergaard, Associated Press How could scientists race out COVID-19 vaccines so fast without cutting corners? A head start helped. Over a decade of behind-the-scenes research had new vaccine technology poised for a challenge. Continue reading