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Physician and Geneticist Leon Rosenberg Dies at 89

Andy Carstens | Aug 3, 2022 | 3 min read

He advanced the field of medical genetics, spoke out about reducing the stigma associated with mental illness, and captured attention for asserting that scientific evidence failed to demonstrate that life begins at conception.

Temporary fencing placed in front of the US Supreme Court building, which is in the background

Scientists Predict “Brain Drain” From States That Ban Abortion

Dan Robitzski | Jun 30, 2022 | 5 min read

Following the overturning of Roe v. Wade, numerous researchers have announced plans to either vacate or decline career opportunities in states where abortion is or will soon be illegal.

NIH Announces Details of Human Fetal Tissue Research Restrictions

Ashley Yeager | Jul 29, 2019 | 2 min read

The latest restrictions require scientists to submit more comprehensive grant applications, and those applications will go through more stringent ethics reviews.

Trump Administration Halts Acquisition of Fetal Tissue for Research

Ashley P. Taylor | Dec 10, 2018 | 2 min read

Two NIH-run labs are affected, including one that seeks to cure HIV.

Indiana University Contests Aborted Tissue Law

Aggie Mika | Aug 25, 2017 | 2 min read

The university argues that the law prohibiting the use of aborted fetal tissue for research is unconstitutional.

House Panel: Defund Studies on Fetal Tissue Obtained from Abortions

Joshua A. Krisch | Jan 8, 2017 | 2 min read

The US House of Representatives “Select Investigative Panel” recommends that the NIH investigate fetal tissue research, and consider no longer funding certain types.