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Henry I. Miller, a physician and molecular biologist, is the Glenn Swogger Distinguished Scholar at the Science Literacy Project. An official at the FDA for 15 years, he was the founding director of its Office of Biotechnology.

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  • Henry I. Miller, a physician and molecular biologist, is the Glenn Swogger Distinguished Scholar at the Science Literacy Project. An official at the FDA for 15 years, he was the founding director of its Office of Biotechnology.
A syringe drawing liquid from a vial is shown in front of a blurred FDA logo on a blue background.
CommentaryPolitics and RegulationVaccines

The FDA’s Proposed “Black Box” Warning for COVID-19 Vaccines

The real hazard is not the vaccines, but the warning itself

/ December 23, 2025
3D illustration of a coronavirus particle, highlighting its spike proteins and a cross-section revealing genetic material inside—often studied in gain of function research. Several similar particles float in the background.
CommentaryGain of FunctionPolitics and Regulation

“Gain of Function” Research Is Misunderstood – And That Is A Problem

Misplaced concerns or opposition could lead to overregulation or even banning

/ December 4, 2025
A person wearing white gloves is handling a blood bag among several others in a storage drawer. The bags are filled with red liquid and have labels. The scene is likely set in a medical or laboratory environment.
Science and Medicine

Innovations in Blood Transfusions Will Save Lives

Stored blood quickly loses its effectiveness, so how can we improve the situation?

/ March 11, 2025