Trump administration bans human fetal tissue in NIH-funded research

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The Trump administration has banned the use of human fetal tissue from abortions in all NIH-funded research. This policy expands previous restrictions and impacts research critical for diseases like HIV and cancer, despite scientific debate over alternatives. The NIH will explore reducing reliance on human embryonic stem cells, continuing a long-standing debate on fetal tissue research.


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