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Public Health Service Act

A major law in the United States that governs many aspects of public health, including the structure and activities of the National Institutes of Health (NIH).

National Institutes of Health (NIH)

A part of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services and the nation's medical research agency, supporting and conducting biomedical and public health research.

Biomedical and behavioral research

Scientific investigations focused on understanding health and disease in living organisms, including research into biological processes and human behavior.

Research entity

Any organization, institution, or university that conducts scientific research, especially those receiving funding from federal sources like the NIH.

Fiscal year

A 12-month period that a government or business uses for budgeting and accounting, often different from the calendar year. For the U.S. government, it runs from October 1 to September 30.

Animal care committee

A group within a research institution responsible for reviewing and overseeing all animal care and use to ensure compliance with regulations and ethical standards.

Anesthetic, analgesic, or tranquilizing drugs