Edward Chen
@edwrdchen.bsky.social
This specific policy doesn't affect HEK-293. But a researcher pointed out to us that it's embryonically derived, and they're concerned it may be impacted in the future (as the NIH has said they plan to seek public comment on human ESCs, and may broaden out.) Also see www.science.org/content/arti....
University fights restrictive Indiana law on fetal tissue research
Indiana University appeals U.S. court ruling, warning of harm to important research
www.science.org
January 23, 2026 at 5:03 AM
This specific policy doesn't affect HEK-293. But a researcher pointed out to us that it's embryonically derived, and they're concerned it may be impacted in the future (as the NIH has said they plan to seek public comment on human ESCs, and may broaden out.) Also see www.science.org/content/arti....