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Scientists say NIH officials told them to scrub mRNA references on grants (kffhealthnews.org)

submitted 4 weeks ago by MicroWave@lemmy.world to c/science@lemmy.world

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NIH officials instructed scientists to remove mRNA vaccine references from grant applications, raising concerns that the agency is abandoning mRNA research.

A senior NIH official confirmed that acting Director Matthew Memoli ordered all mRNA-related grants to be reported to HHS Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. and the White House. Scientists fear professional retaliation and funding cuts.

The Trump administration is reviewing mRNA research spending, and some GOP-led states are pushing to restrict mRNA vaccines.

Researchers warn these actions could stifle innovation and harm public health.

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[–] gadfly1999@lemm.ee 8 points 4 weeks ago

Off to search and replace “mRNA” with “messenger ribonucleic acid” in grant proposals.