Suspended small business research programs derail development of gene therapies, hip implants, and more
Science Magazine • 2/27/2026
Summary
The congressional impasse has suspended small business research programs, resulting in a halt to billions in research funding. This disruption is affecting the development of innovative technologies, including gene therapies and hip implants.
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