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Implying that all other institutions throughout the world don't do basic research in pharma, or that the US benefits tremendously from the brain drain of resear
by Daishiman 11y ago
Implying that all other institutions throughout the world don't do basic research in pharma, or that the US benefits tremendously from the brain drain of researchers that to American research institutions and do stuff there that they could be doing in other countries.
- reality_czech 11y agoThe US spends a huge amount on medical research compared with other countries-- both in the form of direct government subsidies and high drug prices. We also spend a huge amount on direct and indirect foreign aid, and privately funded programs by US citizens... like the Gates Foundation that explicitly funds medical research and cures for tropical diseases.