The Donation of Human Biological Material for Brain Organoid Research: The Problems of Consciousness and Consent.
Sci Eng Ethics February 5, 2024 Masanori Kataoka, Christopher Gyngell, Julian Savulescu et al.
The donation of human biological material for brain organoid research raises ethical problems concerning consciousness and consent. The text examines these issues, arguing that the possibility of organoids developing consciousness complicates the informed consent process for donors. It explores the moral implications and the need for updated consent frameworks to address the unique challenges posed by this emerging technology.