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NIH's Mission
- The NIH's mission is to seek fundamental knowledge about living systems.
- They apply that knowledge to enhance health, lengthen life, and reduce illness.
NIH Structure
- The NIH comprises 27 institutes and centers.
- These focus on specific diseases, organ systems, or fundamental research.
NIH Funding
- The NIH receives funding through congressional appropriations.
- Each institute and center gets its own appropriation.