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Published July 29, 2026 at 5:45 PM ET · Updated July 29, 2026 at 8:03 PM ET

NIH announces policy to prohibit gain-of-function research

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What we know

NIH has announced a policy to prohibit gain-of-function research. HHS has also unveiled a related policy to end funding for dangerous gain-of-function research.

Patriot Watch first flagged this story 3 hr ago, when ZeroHedge reported it. Coverage has since grown to 2 independent outlets. The most recent report came 1 hr ago from PJ Media. Verification tier: Corroborated — reported by at least two independent outlets.

Conservative & independent coverage (2)

PJ Media 1 hr ago
NIH Announces Policy to Prohibit Gain-of-Function Research
ZeroHedge 3 hr ago
HHS Unveils Policy To End Funding For 'Dangerous Gain-Of-Function Research'

Coverage timeline

Jul 29, 5:45 PM ET
3 hr ago
ZeroHedge
HHS Unveils Policy To End Funding For 'Dangerous Gain-Of-Function Research'
Jul 29, 7:00 PM ET
1 hr ago
PJ Media
NIH Announces Policy to Prohibit Gain-of-Function Research
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