The Science That Turned Lizard Venom Into GLP-1s Is Under Attack

The gist is that science funding is under attack by Trump. The tie-in to GLP-1 peptides is that scientific research funded by the government more than 30 years ago led to the discovery of such compounds. It’s the usual story of the eventual utility of basic research being a good reason to fund it. This is the particular story the writer chose to highlight.

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https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2026/05/29/2026-10817/regulation-for-federal-financial-assistance

As Congress takes up next year’s budget, the Trump administration is pushing for even deeper cuts. Last month, the administration proposed a rule that would require federal grants to be approved by political appointees and to “demonstrably advance the president’s policy priorities.” Under that rule, grant making may slow down even more.