The NIH announced withdrawal of funding for research using aborted fetal tissue.

NCER’s Carol Szczepaniak Interviewed on Spirit Radio – February 20, 2026

Because human life has intrinsic dignity from the moment of conception to natural death, the creation and destruction of embryos and fetuses is morally unethical.

As conveyed by the AMA Code of Ethics and the Belmont Principles, physicians/researchers must pursue the most morally licit course of action among available clinical options.

In January 2026, the NIH announced that NO NIH funds (grants …

“Clarifying Fetal Tissue Policy Contradictions”

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Antibody treatment Trump touts relied on testing with cells derived from fetal tissue

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Both ongoing studies and limited clinical use show promising results for REGN-CoV2 therapy. No aborted fetal tissue was used in the creation of Regeneronʼs COVID-19 and no fetal tissue is contained in the therapy. Two sources of antibodies were used: human and mice. The company has filed for “expanded access” from the FDA, and an Executive Order will allow use of the therapeutic without cost to the patient. However, aborted fetal cells were …