The USDA has decided to suspend two of its three cyclospora research projects and relocate the third to Iowa, a move that has raised concerns about the future of efforts to combat this deadly parasite. Reports indicate that these decisions are linked to significant funding cuts and relocations, which critics argue exemplify the underinvestment in crucial public health research. As a result, thousands of Americans may be left vulnerable to cyclospora outbreaks, as the research that supports the fight against the parasite is effectively stalled.