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The Trump administration dropped its fight to slash university research overhead payments, ending a 14-month battle that threatened America's science institutions. Research universities can now continue receiving critical funding for labs, staff, and facilities.
The National Institutes of Health just unveiled its first strategic plan focused on disability health research, a move that will shape funding priorities through 2030. Disability advocates are celebrating this long-awaited recognition of the unique health needs of 61 million Americans with disabilities.
Despite slower grant awards this year, the National Institutes of Health promises every dollar of its budget will fund medical research. The agency's commitment ensures vital health studies continue without returning funds to the treasury.
Congress just approved a landmark healthcare deal that boosts funding for medical research and reforms drug pricing practices. The bipartisan agreement promises to strengthen America's scientific institutions and make prescription medications more affordable.
After 21 years of groundbreaking nutrition research at the NIH, Dr. Kevin Hall retired early but didn't stop fighting to help people understand food and health. He's now designing obesity treatments at a pharmaceutical company and sharing his discoveries in a new book.
After federal research funding collapsed and thousands of scientists lost their jobs, a new model of community-driven science is taking root across America. From state-funded research bonds to mobile MRI scanners in rural towns, researchers are discovering that science doesn't need ivory towers to thrive.
Fifty years ago, scientists gathered at a historic conference that changed how medical research decisions are made. The Asilomar Conference on Recombinant DNA established a groundbreaking model where researchers, ethicists, and the public worked together to guide scientific progress safely.
The U.S. House of Representatives unanimously approved the DeOndra Dixon INCLUDE Project Act, making permanent the first NIH-wide research program dedicated to Down syndrome. The bipartisan legislation honors DeOndra Dixon's legacy and promises to advance discoveries benefiting millions.
Three major Parkinson's organizations are asking Congress to boost NIH research funding to $600 million annually, representing hope for 1.2 million Americans living with the disease. The request comes as breakthrough treatments move closer to reality after decades of federal investment.
A 20-year study reveals that two mentorship programs helped twice as many students earn PhDs by providing research opportunities and professional support. The findings prove what educators have long believed: the right guidance at the right time can change career trajectories.
The National Institutes of Health is asking scientists to weigh in on a proposal that could spread research funding more fairly across universities. The plan would limit how many grants one researcher can hold, opening doors for talented young scientists at smaller schools.
Leading autism researchers and advocates formed a new independent committee to guide autism research priorities and counter recent federal changes. The group aims to unite the autism community and protect evidence-based research as funding reaches $568 million annually.
Congressional leaders from both parties rejected President Trump's proposed cuts to the National Institutes of Health, instead boosting the research budget by $415 million for 2026. The bipartisan move protects funding for crucial medical research even as scientists face fewer grant awards overall.
The U.S. government just launched major initiatives to phase out animal testing in drug development, backing new methods that better simulate human biology. The FDA released new guidance while the NIH committed over $150 million to institutions pioneering alternatives.
A scientist who revolutionized protein research is now tackling science's reproducibility crisis with AI. His new approach could help researchers separate reliable studies from questionable ones, speeding up cures for diseases like Alzheimer's.
Scientists now have access to an AI tool that filters through 150 years of research data to deliver trustworthy answers in seconds. CAS Newton helps researchers move from question to verified answer without drowning in information overload.
A new AI system from China's Zhejiang University just claimed the top spot on an international test for autonomous scientific research, beating out major competitors. The breakthrough shows how AI is getting better at thinking through complex research problems independently.
When US funding cuts threatened to collapse decades of life-saving health research in South Africa, the country fought back with a $32 million rescue package. Now 59 critical HIV and tuberculosis research projects are moving forward.
Billions in private donations are accelerating life-saving medical discoveries that might otherwise take decades or never happen. From cancer treatments to brain disease research, philanthropic funding is helping researchers pursue bold ideas with the flexibility government grants can't provide.
South Korea is creating a new research movement to produce globally recognized scientists like Jane Goodall by focusing on uniquely Korean topics. The K-Science initiative aims to blend the nation's culture, history, and environment with cutting-edge research.
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