Traveler-based genomic monitoring strengthens early detection of health threats. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) reported that its Traveler-Based Genomic Surveillance program has surpassed one million…
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NASA Prepares for Crewed Mission on Artemis II Moon Rocket
Final testing phase begins for first human lunar flight since the Apollo era. The National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) has rolled its Space Launch System (SLS) rocket…
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NIH Ends Federal Funding for Research Using Aborted Baby Parts
Director Bhattacharya called the practice “morally abhorrent.” National Institutes of Health (NIH) Director Jay Bhattacharya announced that the U.S. will no longer fund any scientific research using tissue…
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FDA Issues Guidance to Reduce Primate Testing in Drug Trials
Agency outlines updated approach for certain monoclonal antibody studies. The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) recently released a draft guidance proposing reduced reliance on non-human primates in “preclinical…
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HHS Launches Initiative to Expand Engagement With HBCUs
A new fellowship and workforce effort is intended to strengthen public health and research employment. The Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) has announced an agency-wide initiative…
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Energy Department Invests $320 Million in AI Science
More than $320 million will support new AI infrastructure, data systems, and automation across national laboratories. The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) announced more than $320 million in…
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NSF Launches Quantum Chemistry Collaborative Research Project with UKRI
The collaborative funding seeks advances in molecular quantum science, computing, and communications. The U.S. National Science Foundation (NSF) and United Kingdom Research and Innovation (UKRI) have committed funding…
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HHS Releases Review on Medical Risks in Pediatric Gender Dysphoria Treatments
Department report outlines concerns about long-term effects of medical interventions for minors. The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) recently released a peer-reviewed report examining available…
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CDC Updates Website Information on Vaccines and Autism
The health secretary kept the original language with a footnote. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) revised its vaccine and autism webpage, footnoting its statement that…
Read MoreEnergy Department Announces Funding to Renew National Quantum Research Centers
The action supports next-generation innovation in quantum computing, sensing, and communication across five national laboratories. The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) announced $625 million to renew its five…
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