article_snippet.sent: It was the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases that spearheaded the research into a cure for AIDS, as well as stopping the spread of West Nile Virus.
article_snippet.sent: the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases that spearheaded the research into a cure for AIDS, as well as stopping the spread of West Nile Virus were also responsible for the awesome task of eradicating polio and smallpox.
article_snippet.sent: Other successful federally backed programs include the human genome project, the BRAIN initiative and the Precision Medicine Initiative.
article_snippet.sent: There are no shortage of examples where the federal government has been a guardian of our public health needs, and you could argue that medical marijuana would also qualify as a worthwhile investment.