Blood samples essential for Ascherio's multiple sclerosis studies are inaccessible because of federal funding cuts, part of a broader conflict between Harvard and the Trump administration. The financial losses, estimated at $2.6 billion, have led to researchers being laid off and vital research projects being abandoned. Harvard has challenged these government decisions, but the impact on the scientific community is profound, affecting research in critical areas.
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Harvard: Cercetările vor fi întârziate enorm din cauza lipsei de finanțare federală
Harvard scientists say research could be set back years after funding freeze
Cercetătorii de la Harvard spun că cercetarea ar putea fi întârziată mulţi ani din cauza finanţării
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