Reconciling the Use of Human Fetal Tissue in Research
Harvey B. Sarnat, William D. Graf, Mark S. Scher, Phillip L. Pearl, Laura Flores‐Sarnat · 2026
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Harvey B. Sarnat and others addressed the use of human fetal tissue in research after a National Institutes of Health funding choice, in 2026. The NIH discontinued funding for research using fetal tissue from planned abortions, creating major obstacles for studies of human growth, disease ways, and new medical technologies. The agency justified the shift on science and ethical grounds.
The authors argue that the policy implies such research is technically replaceable and morally problematic because of its link to pregnancy termination, claims they examine critically. They set out meanings for science and health if the field contracts. Teams and policymakers gain a reasoned account of what is at stake in the funding change.
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| CREATOR | Harvey B. Sarnat, William D. Graf, Mark S. Scher, Phillip L. Pearl, Laura Flores‐Sarnat |
|---|---|
| YEAR | 2026 |
| COLLECTION | PAPERS |
| FORMAT | TXT |
| FILE SIZE | 10 KB |
| VERSION | 1.0 |
| LICENSE | CC BY 4.0 |
| RIGHTS | CC BY |
| SOURCE | Europe PMC |