DOGE's Abrupt Funding Cut: Scientists Warn of 'The End of Science' in America
2025-02-21
Fortune
The sudden halt in medical research funding by DOGE has sent shockwaves through the scientific community, with experts warning of an 'imminent' brain drain to China. As public funding dries up, the private medical sector is unlikely to fill the gap, threatening the future of medical breakthroughs and innovation in the US. With the US potentially losing its edge in medical research, scientists are sounding the alarm on the devastating consequences of this funding cut, including a significant impact on healthcare technology and biotechnology advancements. The scientific community is bracing for a major setback, citing the critical role of public funding in driving medical progress.
