From MRI to Ozempic: breakthroughs that show why fundamental research must be protected

Breakthroughs in Fundamental Research

Fundamental research, driven by curiosity rather than profit, has led to numerous groundbreaking discoveries, such as MRI technology.

In times of financial constraint, it is essential for funders to recognize that significant breakthroughs often arise from unexpected areas of research.

Great discoveries often arise from work that was looking for something completely different.

Autor's summary: Fundamental research leads to groundbreaking discoveries.

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Nature Nature — 2025-10-30