Harvard scientists say research could be set back years after funding freeze

The Trump administration's funding cuts have led to a loss of $2.6 billion in federal research support for Harvard University. This has negatively affected critical research initiatives aimed at curing diseases such as multiple sclerosis and cancer. Researchers, including Professor Alberto Ascherio, have had to shelve significant projects and lay off staff. The situation is exacerbated by ongoing lawsuits against the administration as Harvard fights to restore funding and continue vital research efforts that could benefit millions.

The loss of an estimated $2.6 billion in federal funding at Harvard has meant that some of the world's most prominent researchers are laying off young researchers.

It's like we have been creating a state-of-the-art telescope to explore the universe, and now we don't have money to launch it,

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