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Silly science debate frames grant funding and edge research
Benjamin Ryan argues against dismissing NIH grant funding as a slush fund for silly studies. He notes critics like Rand Paul and Joni Ernst attacked edge science samples such as lonely rats cocaine use and panda poop, while praising the value of exploratory research that can yield long term breakthroughs and public health advances.
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