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

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National Institutes of Health Bans Research Using Human Fetal Tissue from Abortions

In a move that marks a significant shift in the agency's research priorities, the National Institutes of Health (NIH) has announced it will no longer fund studies using human fetal tissue obtained from elective abortions. This decision, made by NIH Director Jay Bhattacharya, aims to modernize the agency's approach to scientific research and align with contemporary values.

According to the NIH, this ban takes effect immediately, with a notable decline in the number of agency-backed projects involving fetal tissue from abortions since 2019. In fiscal year 2024 alone, nearly $60 million was allocated for 77 projects using such tissue. However, researchers still face an alternative option: collecting usable tissue from miscarriages, although this approach is often less viable due to factors like genetic abnormalities and limited availability.

The use of fetal tissue in research has contributed significantly to advancements in understanding diseases, including diabetes, Alzheimer's, and infertility. Fetal tissue has also played a crucial role in vaccine development for polio, hepatitis A, rabies, and other illnesses. Despite these benefits, the agency's decision reflects growing anti-abortion sentiments within the Trump administration.

This ban marks another step in the ongoing effort to restrict research that utilizes fetal tissue from abortions. The NIH had previously implemented measures in 2019 to review and approve such proposals, which were later reversed by Joe Biden in 2021.
 
🤔 Can't believe they're doing this... It's like they think science is all about finding cures for things, but what about the people who need those cures right now? 🙅‍♂️ This ban could set back some major research and put lives at risk. What's next, banning organ transplants because some people have different opinions on it? 😒
 
I'm kinda surprised about this new rule from the NIH... I mean, it's not like we're gonna run out of human brains or something 😂 but seriously, what's with all these changes? They used to get their tissue from abortions and now they gotta find alternative sources... like miscarriages. That's a bummer for scientists who've been relying on this stuff for years. I guess it's good that they're trying to modernize though 🤔
 
🤔 This is kinda weird I mean, I get where they're coming from but it feels like we're moving backwards a bit? I guess the gov's got some people who are really against abortion and now that's influencing how research gets funded? It's like we're stuck in this cycle of debate and nothing ever really changes 🙄
 
Just seen this on some tech forums 🤖💻 and I gotta say, it's bloody weird 🤔. Like what's next? Banning research using human tissue from... well, anywhere 😂? But seriously, this is a big deal for the scientific community. I mean, we're talking about millions of dollars in funding that gets diverted 💸. What's gonna happen to those projects now? Are researchers just gonna abandon their studies or find alternative methods? It's not like they're gonna make some magic discovery using unicorn tears or something 🦄💫. Still, gotta respect the NIH for taking a stand on this one 👏. Maybe it's time to look into other options, like 3D printing or whatnot... the future of research is bright! 🌞
 
The NIH's decision to ban research using human fetal tissue obtained from elective abortions is a significant paradigm shift in the agency's research priorities 🤔. It's fascinating to see how contemporary societal values can influence policy decisions. From a scientific standpoint, the use of fetal tissue has contributed substantially to our understanding of various diseases and the development of vaccines 💡.

However, I do think it's worth noting that this ban may have unintended consequences on the advancement of medical research 🤷‍♀️. The decline in NIH-funded projects involving fetal tissue since 2019 is striking, but researchers now face a more limited alternative: collecting usable tissue from miscarriages. This approach can be less viable due to factors like genetic abnormalities and limited availability.

I'm curious to see how this decision will impact the development of new treatments and therapies for diseases that have benefited from fetal tissue research 💊.
 
🤔 I'm kinda surprised about this new rule from the NIH 🤷‍♀️. On one hand, it's awesome that they're trying to modernize their research approach and align with contemporary values 💖. But at the same time, I'm worried about how this decision will impact the scientific community 🔬, especially those working on diseases like Alzheimer's and diabetes 🧠. Those researchers are literally saving lives with that stuff 😊.

It's also weird to me that they're so quick to ban fetal tissue from abortions when vaccines like polio have already benefited so many people 💪. I mean, can't we just find another way to make those vaccines without sacrificing research opportunities? 🤔 Not saying it's gonna be easy or anything, but it's def an interesting development in the world of science and ethics 🌐. What do you guys think about this new rule? 💬
 
just hope this new ban doesn't stifle progress on life-saving meds 🤕, i mean, we need all the research we can get to tackle those diseases that affect so many people... what's next, a total ban on animal testing too? 🐰💡 it's crazy how politics can impact our scientific advancements in such a huge way...
 
I think this is kinda weird... I mean, they're already restricting it, but banning it altogether? It's like, they're trying to make a statement or something. But what about all the research that's already been done with fetal tissue? Like, what are scientists gonna do now? They've got years of data and results just sitting there... 🤔

And can we talk about how this is gonna affect people who want to study certain diseases? It's like, they're taking away an important tool from their toolbox. I get where the NIH is coming from, but I think it's a shame that we're losing out on potential breakthroughs because of someone else's opinions... 🙄
 
Just heard about this 🤔... think it's kinda weird they're banning all types of fetal tissue research now. I mean, we already know how essential human trials are for diseases like diabetes & Alzheimer's. It's not like they're just gonna find alternative methods over night 💸. What's the real reason behind this change? Is it really about aligning with "contemporary values" or is there something else at play? 🤷‍♀️
 
I gotta say, this is a weird one 🤔. I mean, I get the whole anti-abortion thing, but come on... we're talking about science here! Those researchers are trying to save lives and figure out diseases that are gonna kill people if left unchecked 💀. And now they're saying no to using human tissue from abortions? It just feels like a slippery slope, you know? What's next? Researching cancer with blood samples from... I don't know, murdered people or something 🚫.
 
just got wind of this and i'm already seeing some messy layouts popping up on Twitter about it 🤦‍♀️ think the nih made a decent call tho, fetal tissue from abortions is kinda a grey area even for scientists. but what's really bugging me is that they're just now doing this after years of controversy... like, where were they in 2019? 😒 anyway, i hope researchers can adapt and find new ways to study diseases 🧬💡
 
I'm totally against this ban 🙅‍♂️. Like, what's wrong with using human fetal tissue that was already going to be thrown away? It's a huge waste of resources and lives to have those cells just tossed in the trash instead of being used for science 💀. And don't even get me started on how this will hinder our ability to develop life-saving vaccines 🤕. What's next, banning research using blood samples from donors because some people are all like "eww" about it? 😂 It's just so ridiculous and outdated.
 
🤔 this feels like a big deal for science but kinda like politics too... i mean who gets to decide what research is okay and not? shouldn't it be up to the researchers and scientists themselves? 🧬💡 it's all about finding alternative methods now, which is good, but still so many questions left unanswered 🤷‍♀️
 
🚫💉 this is a super tricky one, you know? i think it's weird they're banning the use of human fetal tissue from abortions now, especially since it's helped us learn so much about diseases like diabetes and alzheimer's... but at the same time, i get why there are people who don't want to be involved in that kind of research. it's a big grey area 🤔. what really gets me is how this decision came down from the trump admin - i'm all for respecting people's values, but shouldn't we also consider the science behind things? 💡
 
🤔 is this really necessary tho? i mean we've come so far with vaccine development and all... i guess its about the value people put on human life now 🤷‍♀️ also what's next? will they ban research using skin cells from cancer patients too? or organs from deceased donors? it feels like we're stepping back in time here
 
Yooo, what's good fam? 🤯 I just saw this news about NIH banning research using human fetal tissue from abortions and I gotta say, it's a whole thing 🤔. Like, on one hand, I get where they're coming from - anti-abortion sentiments are real and all that. But at the same time, we're talking about science here, fam! 💡 Fetal tissue has been a game-changer in understanding diseases and developing vaccines for some serious illnesses 🚫.

I'm not sure if this ban is a step forward or a step back, but I think it's cool that researchers are still exploring alternatives like using tissue from miscarriages 👶. It's all about progress, right? 💨 And let's be real, the science is what matters most here, not politics 🤷‍♀️.

So, what do you guys think? Are we gonna lose out on some major breakthroughs because of this ban? 🤔 Let me know in the comments! 💬
 
Ugh, gotta say, this decision is kinda weird... like they're trying to push the boundaries of what's acceptable in research 🤔. I mean, fetal tissue from abortions has helped us understand some pretty serious diseases and develop life-saving vaccines. It just feels like we're taking a step back when it comes to advancing medical knowledge 💊. And what about all the research that's already been done with this stuff? Are we gonna just throw it out the window? 🚮 I get where they're coming from, but can't they find a way to balance ethics and progress? 🤷‍♀️
 
omg did u think they were just gonna keep funding those studies nope now its all about aligning with contemporary values 🙅‍♂️ i get it, anti-abortion sentiments are a thing but can't we just find other ways to fund research without having to take away options from scientists? 💸💔 and what's the alternative, getting tissue from miscarriages? that sounds super complicated and not exactly viable lol. did u know fetal tissue has helped create vaccines for polio & hepatitis A? 🤯 it's crazy how much we've learned from it...
 
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