The condemnations keep coming after five diabetes experts were escorted out of an ADA meeting for handing out copies of an editorial criticizing federal research cuts.

Last Friday, the American Diabetes Association censored diabetes researchers at its annual meeting who opposed the Trump administration's NIH policies. Will "Flame of Freedom" winner Jay Bhattcharya speak up?

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Last Friday, the American Diabetes Association censored diabetes researchers at its annual meeting who opposed the Trump administration's NIH policies. Will "Flame of Freedom" winner Jay Bhattcharya speak up?

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Thousands of HHS staff who shape policy have had their employment status changed to a designation that makes it easier for them to be fired.

OHRP has experienced an unprecedented exodus of ethics expertise, raising concerns about its ability to effectively protect volunteers.

Among the affected positions, which the White House estimates to be 8,000, are high-level officials who oversee research grants from the NIH.

While NIH-funded centers weren’t on the front lines of virus responses like the CDC or USAID, some researchers involved in the network said the cuts have damaged relationships with experts…

A senior NIH scientist and his research fellow were charged with smuggling vials of deactivated mpox virus into the country from Africa and lying about it.

From the beginning, Trump science policy has been Lysenko 2.0, in which ideology, not scientific promise and rigor, dictates federal grantmaking. OMB Director Russell Vought's proposed rules de-emphasizing peer review and placing political appointees in charge of final grantmaking decisions do Lysenko proud.

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From the beginning, Trump science policy has been Lysenko 2.0, in which ideology, not scientific promise and rigor, dictates federal grantmaking. OMB Director Russell Vought's proposed rules de-emphasizing peer review and placing political appointees in charge of final grantmaking decisions do Lysenko proud.

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The Trump administration has released a sweeping proposal to overhaul the bedrock regulation for all federal grants.

Some effects can be traced to chemical signals inside appetite neurons.

Kyle Diamantas doesn't have the typical CV for an FDA commissioner, but he's earning early praise.

Besides showing skepticism on the budget, senators grilled the NIH director about a leadership vacuum, two viral outbreaks, and the pace of funding.

RFK Jr. is urging limits on how much screen time kids get, in a new government advisory.

Jeffery Taubenberger, the acting head of the NIAID, the NIH’s infectious disease institute, is reported to have stepped down.

Watch as NIH Director Jay Bhattacharya is questioned by the Senate Appropriations Committee this morning on President Trump’s budget proposal for the 2027 fiscal year.

An NIH leadership vacuum has persisted for months, with 15 of the 27 institutes being led by acting directors.

Celebrated annually in May, Older Americans Month 2026 is a great time to ensure our seniors have affordable, high-quality healthcare so they can live life to the fullest. For healthcare providers with private patients, now is also an excellent time to check your inventory of Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) forms to ensure […]

The Daily profiles University alumni, professors and researchers currently involved in the Trump administration.

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The Daily profiles University alumni, professors and researchers currently involved in the Trump administration.

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There are scientific reasons to study raccoon reproductive anatomy. But did RFK Jr.’s actions fit within a bioethical framework?

The core of NIH’s AI push is to break down data silos that limit how quickly researchers can respond to emerging public health issues, Susan Gregurick says.

Labs are seeing fewer applications from international students and researchers, and some doctoral students are considering leaving early.

J. Craig Venter, the scientist whose relentless ambition helped turn genetics from an artisanal trade into an industrialized information machine, died at 79.

The likelihood of snagging NIH grants has plunged to historic lows, forcing academic researchers to resort to a variety of tactics to try to obtain funding

Michael Burgess and Larry Bucshon, former Republican congressmen and doctors, weigh in on RFK Jr.’s recent congressional hearings.

Anesthesiology professor Sheng Xu is building a wearable ultrasound patch to monitor fetal health.

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The charges against Morens come after Congressional probes related to the origins of the virus that causes Covid-19.

World Immunization Week (April 24–30) serves as a vital reminder that vaccines are the foundation of global health, allowing us to explore the world with confidence. As summer vacation planning begins, ensuring your health records are in order is just as important as booking your flight. The Essential “Yellow Card” For those traveling overseas, the […]