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Trump administration to cut billions in biomedical research funding

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National Institutes of Health will cut grants for "indirect costs" related to research - such as buildings, utilities and equipment.

Agency estimated that the cuts - which go into effect on Monday - would save $ 4bn ( 3.2 ) The NIH said on Friday that it would cap the rates grants pay for indirect research costs at 15 percent , half of the current average rate.