They’re turning their backs on a technology thought to have saved millions of lives—with the potential to save many more.

Scientists say HHS’s decision to stop investing in mRNA vaccine research is another sign of the growing politicization of research, which will stymie the country’s medical breakthroughs.

US Government cuts to mRNA vaccine research could set technological advances, reduce access to therapies, and raise their costs.mRNA vaccines are credited with helping to end the COVID-19 pandemic and save millions of lives.

The Nobel Prize-winning technology underpinning COVID-19 vaccines is also fueling a host of biotechs developing treatments for cancers, cystic fibrosis, and rare diseases.

HHS is slashing hundreds of millions in funding for mRNA vaccines and infectious disease treatments, but leaving the door open to mRNA therapies for cancer and genetic conditions.

Doctors and scientists who spoke to HuffPost are worried for a multitude of reasons and want you to know that this will impact your health.