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Human Embryonic Stem Cells, Germ Cells, and Cell-Derived Test Articles: OHRP Guidance (2002)

Issues to Consider in the Research Use of Stored Data or Tissues (1996, 1997)

National Health Registry Activities and 45 CFR part 46 (2011)

Statute on Fetal Tissue Transplantation Research (1993)


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