Dr. Marc Siegel: Trump was correct to sign an executive order halting gain-of-function research.
Trump Bans Federal Funding for “Dangerous” Gain-of-Function Research Gain-of-function research encompasses various studies aimed at understanding diseases better, including developing treatments and vaccines. However, this type of research also involves manipulating viruses to evaluate if they could potentially transfer to humans or become fatal, raising significant concerns. Since 2012, scientists like Dutch virologist Ron Fouchier […]
NIH Closes Research Labs After 40 Years of Accusations of Beagle Abuse
NIH Shuts Down Beagle Research Facility In a recent announcement, Jay Bhattacharya, the Director of the National Institutes of Health (NIH), revealed that the agency has closed its last research facility dedicated to beagles on its campus. This decision came shortly after remarks from Special Government Official Elon Musk, stirring further discussion. Animal rights advocates […]
Trump halts millions of dollars in federal research funding for Harvard.
Trump Administration Cuts Federal Research Grants to Harvard On Monday, the Trump administration declared it would halt all new federal research grants to Harvard University, marking an ongoing dispute between President Trump and the institution. Education Secretary Linda McMahon criticized the university in a sharply worded letter addressed to the president of Harvard. The letter […]
Trump Signs Executive Order Prohibiting Federal Support For ‘Gain-Of-Function’ Research
Trump Signs Executive Order on Gain-of-Function Research On Monday, May 5, 2025, President Donald Trump announced a significant executive order aimed at curbing federal funding for certain research projects, particularly those associated with COVID-19. The White House claims this move positions the president as a key figure in the ongoing pandemic response. This order comes […]
McMahon states that Harvard cannot receive new federal research funding.
On Monday, Education Secretary Linda McMahon notified Harvard that the university is ineligible for a new government research grant, indicating that the Trump administration is unable to address multiple issues simultaneously. Moving forward, Ivy League institutions will not qualify for new grants until they demonstrate “responsible management.” “Public confidence in higher education is quite low, […]
Trump’s Efforts to Limit Gain-Of-Function Research Are Less Extensive Than Anticipated
President Donald Trump issued an executive order on Monday aimed at revising guidance from researchers and agencies to stop federal funding for foreign research that could lead to a new pandemic-related virus. The order instructs various institutions to update their protocols, specifically banning federal funding for research into pathogens conducted by countries like North Korea, […]
Trump stops federal funding for ‘risky’ gain-of-function research.
On Monday, President Donald Trump issued an executive order that prohibits the allocation of federal funds for research involving “dangerous” gains of function in countries like China and Iran. This move aims to prevent potentially hazardous international research that could lead to another pandemic. The order was signed in the afternoon, with a focus on […]
Gorillas provide insights into human social relationships – research | Primatology
Complexities of Gorilla Social Structures Unveiled Friendship dynamics among humans can be intricate, and it turns out mountain gorillas exhibit similar complexities. A recent study spanned two decades, examining the health of 164 gorillas in Rwanda, highlighting that the social costs and benefits vary greatly with group size and are distinct for males and females. […]
Trump plans to prohibit dangerous gain-of-function research in China and countries without sufficient regulation.
WASHINGTON – On Monday, President Trump is set to sign an executive order to halt federal funding for research into risky gain-of-function studies in China, Iran, and other nations lacking proper oversight. The directive will stop all future funding for such research, including initiatives by the National Institutes of Health (NIH) and other organizations aimed […]
NIH shuts down dog research facilities accused of brutally killing thousands of beagles
Jay Bhattacharya, the director of the National Institutes of Health (NIH), recently announced during an interview that the last Beagle facility on the NIH campus has been shut down. This announcement coincided with an investigation into the funding of Beagle experiments, notably after Elon Musk took over the Office of Efficiency (DOGE). According to a […]