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fromwww.npr.org
2 days ago

Democrat who called RFK Jr. a 'charlatan' says U.S. is vulnerable to next pandemic

Robert F. Kennedy Jr. canceled major mRNA vaccine research funding and faced bipartisan Senate criticism for undermining vaccine science and CDC advisory processes.
fromInside Higher Ed | Higher Education News, Events and Jobs
2 days ago

Biotech to "Shift to U.K. and China" After U.S. mRNA Cuts

Paul Hunter, professor of medicine at the University of East Anglia, said other countries with active biotechnology industries will benefit, but the decision will still delay the development of new vaccines worldwide. "Progress will continue but not as quickly as otherwise. Lives will be lost that could have been saved had there been a vaccine," he told Times Higher Education.
US politics
fromNature
4 days ago

RFK Jr. slings accusations and defends public-health upheaval at fiery hearing

US health secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr defiantly defended his controversial actions to upend public health at a Senate hearing on 4 September. Kennedy, a longtime anti-vaccine advocate, also made unfounded allegations about the safety of COVID-19 vaccines and accused the medical establishment of corruption. What was supposed to be a routine hearing about the health care agenda of Republican President Donald Trump was anything but.
Public health
fromwww.mediaite.com
3 days ago

Pfizer CEO Floats Warp Speed' Nobel Prize for Trump as RFK Slashes Vaccine Research

The success of Operation Warp Speed (OWS) and U.S. development of mRNA vaccines is a profound public health achievement. Under President Trump's leadership, American innovation led the world, helping prevent economic collapse and saving more than 14 million lives globally. Operation Warp Speed restored consumer confidence, saved over $1 trillion in health care costs due to reductions in serious illness and avoidance of hospitalizations, and rapidly scaled up domestic production.
US politics
fromFuturism
2 weeks ago

RFK Jr. Cancels Promising Work on Cancer Vaccine

Perhaps most damningly, the younger Kennedy has elected to " wind down" the development of mRNA vaccines and cancel $500 million in research contracts because of his vaccine skepticism, particularly as it relates to COVID-19 vaccines. Along with its incredible efficacy at staving off further death from the coronavirus pandemic, researchers working with mRNA believe they may be close to achieving a monumental milestone: creating a universal cancer vaccine using the promising biotechnology.
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fromMedCity News
1 month ago
Public health

RFK Jr. Cancels $500M in mRNA R&D Contracts as HHS Turns Focus to Older, Slower Vaccine Technologies - MedCity News

The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services is terminating mRNA vaccine research contracts for nearly $500 million due to reported ineffectiveness against respiratory infections.
fromNatural Health News
2 months ago
Alternative medicine

HHS and FDA keep COVID jabs on the market, invest in new mRNA jabs, DIVIDING MAHA

Concerns about mRNA COVID-19 vaccines center on hidden risks and regulatory complacency, despite significant death and injury data.
fromMedCity News
1 month ago
Public health

RFK Jr. Cancels $500M in mRNA R&D Contracts as HHS Turns Focus to Older, Slower Vaccine Technologies - MedCity News

Public health
fromwww.dw.com
1 month ago

Experts alarmed by US cuts to mRNA vaccine research DW 08/08/2025

Funding for mRNA vaccine research has been significantly cut, raising concerns about future biomedical research in the US.
Public health
fromwww.aljazeera.com
1 month ago

WHO says US ending mRNA vaccine contracts a significant blow'

US administration halts mRNA vaccine development, raising concerns about pandemic preparedness, according to WHO officials.
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US politics
fromKqed
1 month ago

Health Experts Alarmed by RFK Jr.'s 'Frightening' Cuts to mRNA Vaccine Funding | KQED

The Department of Health and Human Services is canceling nearly half a billion dollars in mRNA vaccine contracts due to unfounded safety concerns.
Public health
fromwww.mediaite.com
1 month ago

Trump's First Surgeon General Slams RFK Jr. Move to Shut Down Vaccines

Cancellation of nearly half a billion dollars in mRNA vaccine contracts by the current administration is expected to cost lives.
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Science
fromNature
1 month ago

Daily briefing: This marsupial is biofluorescent - the month's best science images

Wild eastern quolls glow under UV light, showcasing animal bioluminescence.
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fromTruthout
1 month ago
Public health

Medical Experts in Horror After RFK Jr. Pulls $500M in Vaccine Research Funding

fromTruthout
1 month ago
Public health

Medical Experts in Horror After RFK Jr. Pulls $500M in Vaccine Research Funding

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fromwww.bbc.com
1 month ago

Is RFK Jr right to pull mRNA vaccine research funding?

US cancels $500 million funding for 22 mRNA vaccine projects, raising concerns about the technology's efficacy and future research.
Question of mRNA vaccine safety and effectiveness has emerged amid calls for funding to be redirected to older vaccine technologies.
Public health
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

RFK Jr's health department to halt $500m in mRNA vaccine research

The US Department of Health and Human Services is terminating 22 contracts for mRNA-based vaccines, questioning their effectiveness and safety.
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

Tremendous uncertainty' for cancer research as US officials target mRNA vaccines

Scientists fear that the restrictions on Covid mRNA vaccines may impede progress in mRNA cancer research, potentially stalling advancements in treating aggressive cancers such as pancreatic cancer.
Cancer
US politics
fromNature
4 months ago

How political attacks could crush the mRNA vaccine revolution

Donald Trump's second term's first day featured a major AI investment, signaling support for transformative mRNA technology intended for personalized cancer treatments.
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