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Researchers are developing a new non-addictive pain relief drug targeting specific neurons in the amygdala, supported by a $12 million NIH grant, aiming to treat chronic pain without the risks associated with opioids.
A researcher with hearing loss, Dr. Uri Manor, had his NIH grant canceled by the Trump administration due to DEI policies, impacting his work on hearing restoration. Despite legal challenges and public support, the incident highlights the political influence on scientific research funding and the importance of diversity initiatives in advancing science.
LSU chemical engineering professor, Jimmy Lawrence, has been awarded a $2 million grant from the National Institutes of Health (NIH) to develop safer MRI technology. Lawrence's project aims to create metal-free contrast agents that provide more accurate monitoring of damaged blood vessels and tumors, replacing current gadolinium-based agents that can cause discomfort or poisoning. This development could lead to improved diagnosis accuracy, lower healthcare costs, and represents a milestone for LSU's Cain Department of Chemical Engineering.
The US National Institutes of Health (NIH) has renewed its grant to EcoHealth Alliance, a non-profit organization that researches bat coronaviruses and is at the center of the Covid lab leak theory. The grant, funded by US taxpayers, will provide $2.3 million over the next four years, but EcoHealth has agreed not to subcontract work to China, collect new virus samples from the wild, or carry out 'gain of function' research. The renewal has drawn criticism from experts who say it "betrays the trust of US taxpayers."