The Trump administration's freeze on over $2.2 billion in funding to Harvard University has caused widespread disruption to crucial research projects. Scientists face difficult choices, including potentially euthanizing research animals and laying off staff. Projects on tuberculosis, human organ chips, and ALS research are severely impacted, with researchers warning of devastating consequences for lives and US scientific leadership. Harvard is exploring ways to mitigate the impact, but the budget cuts are expected to be significant and affect numerous institutions.

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