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Researchers have submitted more than 100 proposals to join the Trump administration's $50 million Autism Data Science Initiative, with as many as 25 grants slated for award by late September, according to people familiar with the plans. NIH Details Scope, Timeline And Program Goals The National...

In a 5-4 ruling on Thursday, the Supreme Court temporarily allowed the administration led by President Donald Trump to go ahead with canceling hundreds of millions of dollars in National Institutes of Health grants tied to diversity, equity and inclusion programs. Supreme Court Sides With Trump On...

A federal judge has ruled that the Trump administration's decision to cancel more than $1 billion in research grants from the National Institutes of Health (NIH) was unlawful. The move, disproportionately impacting diversity-related studies, was challenged by states, academic institutions and civil...

Over 340 current and recently terminated U.S. National Institutes of Health (NIH) employees have publicly protested the Trump administration's deep cuts to the agency's research budget. What Happened: Reuters noted that more than 60 NIH employees signed a letter, accusing NIH leadership — including...

During its first-quarter earnings call on Thursday, 10x Genomics Inc. (NASDAQ:TXG) withdrew its full-year guidance, opting instead to provide quarterly forecasts. What Happened: The company cited policy uncertainty stemming from recent U.S. government budget cuts for academic research as the...

Robert F. Kennedy Jr.‘s appointment as U.S. Secretary of Health and Human Services has sparked concerns over funding for the National Institutes of Health. Analysts warn that potential cuts to this funding could lead to increased “uncertainty” in the healthcare sector, potentially...

President-elect Donald Trump has said he will give Robert F. Kennedy Jr. a senior role in his incoming administration to advance his "Make America Healthy Again" agenda. Trading in pharmaceutical stocks is shaky this week and the details are few surrounding a possible appointment. What To Know:...

Former President Donald Trump has pledged to give Robert F. Kennedy Jr. full authority over health, food, and medicine issues if he secures a second term. What Happened: Trump revealed his plans on Sunday, expressing his intent to allow Kennedy to have free reign over health, food, and medicine-...

Antivaccine advocate and former independent presidential candidate, Robert F. Kennedy Jr., stated that he might be appointed by former President Donald Trump to select leaders for key public health agencies, should the former president win a second term. What Happened: Kennedy Jr. disclosed this...

The National Institutes of Health (NIH) is taking a significant step forward in advancing cannabis research by establishing a Resource Center for Cannabis and Cannabinoid Research. The center will serve as a central hub for researchers to access resources, guidance and support to...

Young men with cannabis use disorder, or excessive dependency on marijuana consumption, are at higher risk of developing schizophrenia, according to a study led by researchers at the Mental Health Services in the Capital Region of Denmark and the National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA) at...

National Institutes of Health Director Francis Collins plans to step down by the end of the year, the agency announced Tuesday. What Happened: Collins has served three decades at the NIH and has headed it for over 12 years. He is the longest-serving presidentially appointed NIH director. “It...

For Americans, it’s almost time for a coronavirus vaccine booster. That’s according to a Wednesday announcement from White House health officials. Booster shot rollouts will begin the week of Sept. 20 and will be offered to those who got their first vaccine earliest, which is meant...

One of the key doctors leading the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic response at the federal level said he was fired from his job because he resisted the use of antimalarial drugs touted by President Donald Trump. What Happened Director of the Biomedical Advanced Research and Development...