Planned Parenthood And The Debate Over Fetal Tissue Research (Diane Rehm Show)

Many first heard about fetal tissue research when the Center for Medical Progress released a series of videos about Planned Parenthood. But scientists have used fetal tissue since the middle of the 20th century. It has contributed to the development of many vaccines, including the vaccine for polio, and today some scientists say these cells – from aborted fetuses – are the key to more groundbreaking discoveries. Others are less optimistic, pointing to the advancement of new stem cell technologies and the complicated issue of abortion tied into research. We look at how the political fight over funding for Planned Parenthood is drawing attention to the medical uses of fetal tissue.
Interview:
http://thedianerehmshow.org/shows/2015-09-30/planned-parenthood-and-the-debate-over-fetal-tissue-research