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NIH ends funding of research that uses human fetal tissue from abortions

January 23, 2026

The National Institutes of Health (NIH) has announced it will cease funding research utilizing human fetal tissue from elective abortions, a decision aligned with the Trump administration's efforts to restrict such research. This ban significantly impacts studies that have used fetal tissue for advancements in various medical fields, including diabetes and vaccine development.

NIH ends funding of research that uses human fetal tissue from abortions

Credit: Theguardian

Key Highlights

NIH is the world's largest public funder of biomedical research.
The ban affects research into diseases like diabetes and Alzheimer's.
This decision aligns with the Trump administration's anti-abortion policies.
Fetal tissue has historically contributed to vaccine development and infertility research.
The announcement has been met with criticism from some medical and research communities.

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NIH ends funding of research that uses human fetal tissue from abortions

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NIH ends funding of research that uses human fetal tissue from abortions

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