Table 1 Bioethical Issues in Brain Organoid Research
From: Media portrayal of ethical and social issues in brain organoid research
Type of Ethics | Description | Examples |
|---|---|---|
Research (bioethics) | Issues encompassing the responsible conduct of research and relationship. | - Use of patient-derived tissues - Protection of research subjects |
Social | Issues pertaining to the allocation of limited resources and the relationships of individuals and groups of people. | - Giving false hope for families struggling with dementia. - Setting priorities in research funding. |
Philosophical | Issues pertaining to understanding the nature of the human experience | - Consciousness of brain organoids. - Moral status of brain organoids |