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Am J Bioeth
; 22(1): 36-45, 2022 Jan.
Article
in English
| MEDLINE
| ID: mdl-34596479
ABSTRACT
In this paper, we explore the recent creation of "iBlastoids," which are 3-D structures that resemble early human embryos prior to implantation which formed via self-organization of reprogrammed adult skin cells. We explore some of the ethical, philosophical, social, and regulatory issues related to this research, with focus particularly on what it means to "anticipate" research outcomes when using novel methods or when serendipitous discoveries are made. We defend the need for reflexive, anticipatory, and deliberative ethical and conceptual work by researchers working in emerging and contentious research domains, in collaboration with interdisciplinary scholars, as well as regulators, funders, and publics.
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Embryo, Mammalian , Morals , Humans
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Med J Aust
; 196(10): 622-5, 2012 Jun 04.
Article
in English
| MEDLINE
| ID: mdl-22676869