Human Fetal Tissue Research: Frequently Asked Questions (CRS Report for Congress)
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| Release Date |
Revised Aug. 8, 2019 |
| Report Number |
R44129 |
| Report Type |
Report |
| Authors |
Kristin Finklea, Specialist in Domestic Security; Don J. Jansen, Specialist in Defense Health Care Policy; Judith A. Johnson, Specialist in Biomedical Policy; Sidath Viranga Panangala, Specialist in Veterans Policy; C. Stephen Redhead, Specialist in Heal |
| Source Agency |
Congressional Research Service |
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Summary:
This report provides answers to frequently asked questions concerning the regulation and use of fetal tissue in research, including a description of what constitutes fetal tissue research, uses of fetal tissue for medical purposes, how such tissue is acquired, along with rules and regulations governing the use and acquisition of fetal tissue.
fetal tissue, Planned Parenthood, fetal tissue transplantation research, Common Rule,
