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Opinion: RFK Jr. allegedly ‘collected’ a dead raccoon’s penis. Was it bioethically justifiable?

There are scientific reasons to study raccoon reproductive anatomy. But did RFK Jr.’s actions fit within a bioethical framework?

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There are scientific reasons to study raccoon reproductive anatomy. But did RFK Jr.’s actions fit within a bioethical framework?

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Published by source: 2026-05-09T11:00:00+00:00

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Opinion: RFK Jr. allegedly ‘collected’ a dead raccoon’s penis. Was it bioethically justifiable?STAT - 2026-05-09T11:00:00+00:00

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