NIH-Funded Research: Therapeutic Human Fetal Tissue Transplantation Projects Meet Federal Requirements.

Abstract

Therapeutic human fetal tissue transplantation is a promising area of research that may have application for a broad range of diseases, such as juvenile diabetes and leukemia. Current federally funded research projects use fetal tissue-cells from electively aborted fetuses-to treat patients with Parkinson's disease. Although this research holds promise for treating diseases, concerns have been raised about the acceptance of fetal tissue transplantation; that is, some women might choose to conceive for the sole purpose of aborting their fetuses, so that tissue could be provided to treat family members or to supply fetal material for financial gain.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Mar 01, 1997
Accession Number
ADA323304

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  • United States Government Accountability Office

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  • Acquisition
  • Colorado
  • Diseases And Disorders
  • Fetus
  • Health
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  • House Of Representatives
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  • Law
  • Medical Personnel
  • Parkinson'S Disease
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  • Medicine

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