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In the delicate two-hour operation, believed to be a first for American medicine, retinal surgeon Samir Patel inserted a pinhead-sized dot of tissue containing about 250,000 fetal cells under the damaged area of the 80 year old woman's left retina.
A company in West Frankfort called 'Opening Lines' was procuring and selling fresh baby parts to fetal tissue researchers around the country.
The investigative report quoted a price list a copy of which has been obtained by Stop F.T.R. In the price list, various 'parts' can be had for the asking. Also, one could buy a whole specimen (i.e.; aborted baby) in 'un-processed' condition for $70. The partial list below includes;
Livers $125-$150
Spleens $50-$75
Pancreas $75-$100
Thymus $75-$100
Kidney $100-$125
Limbs $150
Brain $150-$999
Spinal Column $150
Spinal Chord $325
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