The use of aborted fetal tissue has sparked controversy in the United States, but many scientists say it is essential for studies of HIV, development and more.
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04 January 2016
An earlier version of this article incorrectly stated that an estimated 5.8 billion people have received vaccines made with the WI-38 and MRC-5 cell lines. In fact, companies have shipped some 5.8 billion vaccines made with these two cell lines. The text has been adjusted accordingly.
08 December 2015
An earlier version of this article incorrectly stated that two Planned Parenthood clinics supply fetal tissue for research. In fact, a handful of clinics in two states supply the tissue. The text has been modified accordingly.
13 January 2016
A Correction to this paper has been published: https://doi.org/10.1038/529141a
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Wadman, M. The truth about fetal tissue research. Nature 528, 178–181 (2015). https://doi.org/10.1038/528178a
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