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NIH (National Institutes of Health)

The National Institutes of Health, the focal point of biomedical research in the United States, conducts research in its own laboratories; supports the research of independent scientists in universities, medical schools, hospitals, and research institutions throughout the country and abroad; helps in the training of research investigators; and fosters communication of medical information. You can learn more at the NIH website.

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