Following World War II, US leaders recognized science as vital for national security and quality of life, leading to bipartisan investment in research. However, the onset of Donald Trump's second administration has raised alarms among scientists, with significant staff cuts at federal science agencies and revisions to grant standards, which threaten federal support for research. Such shifts, viewed as a dramatic change in priorities, have potential long-term implications for the future of science and society. Harold Varmus, a notable figure in medical research, emphasizes the unprecedented nature of these actions during a presidential transition.
"These actions are all unprecedented, says Harold Varmus, a former director of the US National Institutes of Health, who highlights the dismantling of key government scientific enterprises during a presidential transition."
"For many researchers, this first month signals a realignment of priorities that could affect science and society for decades to come, raising concerns about future investments in scientific progress."
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