Its ability to do scientific research is also constrained.

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Still, for Mr. Newell, the changing winds in the scientific research shouldn't give Johns Hopkins the ability to veer away from his aunt's wishes.

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But government does have the ability to spark innovation, to support the research, the scientific discovery, that has always led to breakthroughs and new products.

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