Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr.'s drastic funding cuts to mRNA vaccine research could stymie medical breakthroughs and push scientific talent away from the U.S., experts warn.
Former Surgeon General Dr. Jerome Adams warns that the U.S. risks lives by cutting funding for mRNA vaccine research, following Secretary Kennedy's controversial decision to halt key projects.
In a surprising move, U.S. health officials have canceled $500 million in mRNA vaccine research, citing studies that question their safety and effectiveness. Critics warn this decision undermines vital public health advancements made during the pandemic.
In a controversial move, NIH officials may be pushing to eliminate mRNA vaccine technology from grant applications, signaling a potential halt in vital medical research. Scientists express fears over job security and funding.