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A Roundup of the Latest Science Policy and Advocacy News
Dozens of Scientists are Running for Congress
Week of Oct. 22, 2018: Read the Latest Advocacy and Science News
Research Gives New Insight Into the Evolution of the Nervous System
Week of Oct. 15, 2018: Read the Latest Advocacy and Science News
NIH Seeks Feedback on Future Policy for Data Management and Sharing
Week of Oct. 8, 2018: Read the Latest Advocacy and Science News
U.S. Senate Passes Landmark Opioids Legislation
Week of Oct. 1, 2018: Read the Latest Advocacy and Science News
Congress Moves to Increase NIH Budget by $2 Billion for FY19
Week of Sept. 10, 2018: Read the Latest Advocacy and Science News
U.S. Health Officials Eliminate Special Regulations for Gene Therapy Experiments
Week of Aug. 13, 2018: Read the Latest Advocacy and Science News
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