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Fight over fetal tissue research heats up

The Trump administration faces mounting pressure from conservative lawmakers and abortion opponents to halt the use of tissue obtained from aborted fetuses.

September 21, 2018 Biotechnology / Ethics

Medical center’s cozy deal with start-up ignites new uproar

The center’s pathologists have objected to the deal, saying it is unfair that the founders received equity that relies on the pathologists’ expertise and work

September 15, 2018 Biotechnology / Ethics / Genetics

How biobanks can gain patient trust

Universities that sell access to their biobanks to private companies should tell patients and be transparent about how profits are used, a new survey shows.