The future of mRNA vaccines looks bright with or without Donald Trump. These groundbreaking shots have proven their efficacy against Covid-19 and hold promise for tackling a range of other diseases, including flu, HIV, and cancer.
However, the US government's recent decision to cut funding for mRNA research has sent shockwaves through the scientific community. The move, driven by the anti-science and anti-vaccine agenda of Health Secretary Robert F Kennedy Jr., threatens to undermine the very progress that has been made with these vaccines.
It is ironic that the most ambitious work on mRNA cancer vaccines has escaped the Trump administration's notice, leaving companies to develop personalized treatments without government support. This is a critical moment for the technology, and the US must not be allowed to jeopardize its success.
The EU and UK are already stepping up to fill the gap left by the US government. The European Commission has pledged €500m to recruit American scientists who have been driven away by the Trump administration's policies, while France has added another €100m to the fund. These efforts demonstrate that the world is not willing to let a single country's anti-science agenda dictate the course of scientific progress.
As the US abandons its support for mRNA research, it will be left behind as other countries take up the mantle. The future of vaccination depends on the global effort to develop and distribute these life-saving shots. Without international cooperation, we risk losing the momentum that has already been gained with mRNA vaccines.
However, the US government's recent decision to cut funding for mRNA research has sent shockwaves through the scientific community. The move, driven by the anti-science and anti-vaccine agenda of Health Secretary Robert F Kennedy Jr., threatens to undermine the very progress that has been made with these vaccines.
It is ironic that the most ambitious work on mRNA cancer vaccines has escaped the Trump administration's notice, leaving companies to develop personalized treatments without government support. This is a critical moment for the technology, and the US must not be allowed to jeopardize its success.
The EU and UK are already stepping up to fill the gap left by the US government. The European Commission has pledged €500m to recruit American scientists who have been driven away by the Trump administration's policies, while France has added another €100m to the fund. These efforts demonstrate that the world is not willing to let a single country's anti-science agenda dictate the course of scientific progress.
As the US abandons its support for mRNA research, it will be left behind as other countries take up the mantle. The future of vaccination depends on the global effort to develop and distribute these life-saving shots. Without international cooperation, we risk losing the momentum that has already been gained with mRNA vaccines.
. If the US is gonna stop funding mRNA research, it's like they're giving up on saving lives 
. The EU and UK are stepping up to help, which is awesome 
, but if the US isn't on board, it's gonna be super hard for them to catch up. And think about all the diseases that these vaccines could help with - flu, HIV, cancer 
. It's like they're throwing away a chance to make a real difference in people's lives 
. I hope they come to their senses and rethink this decision 
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. what kinda country abandons its own scientists? 
and France adding another €100m isn't bad either 
we can't let one country's policies hold back science progress... global cooperation is key! 
. I mean, who needs funding when you've got a bunch of talented scientists running away from anti-vaxxers? 
. And now companies have to pick up the slack without any support? That's not how innovation works, folks! The EU and UK are already stepping in to save the day, but this is a huge blow to the US's reputation as a leader in science. Let's hope they get their act together before it's too late 
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. I mean, isn't that what governments are supposed to do? Support scientific progress for the greater good? 
. The EU's €500m funding for American scientists who have been driven away by Trump's policies is a total game-changer 
. The future of vaccination depends on international collaboration, and if the US isn't willing to get on board, they're going to be left behind 
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. Meanwhile, EU and UK are like "peace out, we got this" 
and investing all this cash into the research. It's wild that the Trump admin didn't even notice the most ambitious work on cancer vaccines 
. Like, what's wrong with you guys?! 
. The thought of all this momentum being lost because of some anti-science agenda is just heartbreaking 
. Can't we just get along and support science for once?! 
can't they see how crucial this tech is for human health? 
no country should be able to dictate the progress of science 
meanwhile, EU & UK are stepping up to fill the gap 
It's time to put our faith in humanity, not government agendas 