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Scientist warns Trump’s 'muzzling of science' will have 'huge chilling effect' on research

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Dr. Eric Feigl-Ding blasted President Donald Trump 's recent decision to halt communications, travel and hiring for the National Institutes of Health .

Science magazine reported this week that the announcement from the Trump White House was causing "uncertainty, fear and panic" among the scientific community.

He lamented that this week marked the first time in decades that the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention didn't publish its weekly Morbidity and Mortality Weekly Report .