Tensions Rise Over NIH’s $50 Million Autism Initiative Amid Accusations of Omission on Vaccine-Autism Research
WASHINGTON — A major federal funding effort intended to shed light on the complexities of autism spectrum disorder (ASD) has ignited a fierce debate over research priorities, government accountability, and scientific transparency. The National Institutes of Health’s (NIH) newly launched $50 million Autism Data Science Initiative (ADSI) is facing intense scrutiny following allegations that its…
