reputation for advanced technology. As Frank's article notes...
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Nearly every modern medical treatment can be traced to research funded by the National Institutes of Health: from over-the-counter and prescription medications that treat high cholesterol and pain to protection from infectious diseases such as polio and smallpox.
The remarkable successes of the decades-old partnership between biomedical research institutions and the federal government are so intertwined with daily life that it’s easy to take them for granted.
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Those tax dollars help produce not only new breakthroughs, but also careers for talented scientists who then can go on to create private entities that push further advancements. Think of the grants as what the truly are..."Seed Money" for Public Sector advancements.