The US FDA has dismissed around 20 employees, impacting the review of Neuralink’s brain implant trials. The layoffs, part of a broader government spending cut led by Elon Musk, have raised concerns over safety oversight and delays in medical device assessments. Experts worry about the effect on Neuralink’s trials and the protection of participants.
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