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How anti-vaccine activists are using COVID-19 to boost their movement
While most of the world hungers for a vaccine to put an end to the death and economic destruction wrought by COVID-19, some anti-vaccine groups are joining anti-lockdown protesters to challenge restrictions aimed at protecting public health.

How anti-vaccine activists are using COVID-19 to boost their movement
Landmark mental health bill sails through U.S. Senate
The 21st Century Cures Act, having passed the U.S. Senate, now goes to President Barack Obama, who has promised to sign it.

Landmark mental health bill sails through U.S. Senate
Massive mental health bill faces vote in U.S. Congress
If passed, the $6.3 billion 21st Century Cures Act would make mental health a national priority.

Massive mental health bill faces vote in U.S. Congress
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NIH proposal sows concerns over future of animal research, unnecessary costs
The new NIH policy calls for greater incorporation of new approach methodologies in all future Notices of Funding Opportunities related to animal model systems.

NIH proposal sows concerns over future of animal research, unnecessary costs
The new NIH policy calls for greater incorporation of new approach methodologies in all future Notices of Funding Opportunities related to animal model systems.
Altered transcription in dup15q syndrome; and more
Here is a roundup of autism-related news and research spotted around the web for the week of 14 July.

Altered transcription in dup15q syndrome; and more
Here is a roundup of autism-related news and research spotted around the web for the week of 14 July.
Fear and loathing on study section: Reviewing grant proposals while the system is burning
As grants are canceled, delayed and subject to general uncertainty, participating in study sections can feel futile. But it’s more important than ever.

Fear and loathing on study section: Reviewing grant proposals while the system is burning
As grants are canceled, delayed and subject to general uncertainty, participating in study sections can feel futile. But it’s more important than ever.