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Are 'basic science' discoveries overvalued while applied biotech gets all the real results?
As funding for biotech startups surges amid promises of cures and climate solutions, basic science research—often the foundation for such breakthroughs—struggles for sustained support, raising questions about long-term innovation. Cast your vote on whether curiosity-driven discovery is undervalued in today's results-focused landscape.
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