NIH
Congress restored billions in federal research funding earlier in 2026 after cuts proposed by the Trump administration. Watchdogs and former NIH officials now claim the administration is using new tactics to delay or withhold the money. Scientists report severe impacts on their work, including layoffs and halted projects.
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The U.S. National Institutes of Health has unveiled a $50 million initiative aimed at advancing autism research through scientific collaboration and innovative studies. This multi-year effort seeks to deepen understanding of autism spectrum disorders by integrating genetic, environmental, and neurobiological data. Officials emphasize that the program is firmly rooted in evidence-based science to improve diagnostics and interventions.