Ethical Firestorm Over Death by Organ Donation
#OrganDonation #BioethicsA controversial proposal called "Death by Organ Donation" would allow surgeons to remove organs from euthanasia patients while alive, maximizing transplant viability. Critics say it violates the Dead Donor Rule and could undermine trust in healthcare. read more
Scientists hatch chicks in artificial eggs
#DeExtinction #BioethicsColossal Biosciences hatched chicks in 3D-printed artificial eggs, proving a concept to revive extinct birds like the dodo and moa. Critics question ethics and ecological risks, but the company calls it miraculous, aiming to undo past extinctions. read more
Embryo IQ and Height Screening Sparks Ethical Debate
#GeneticTesting #BioethicsNew companies like Herasight and Nucleus Genomics offer polygenic embryo screening to predict health risks and traits like IQ. Experts warn the science is unreliable and raises ethical concerns about designer babies, but parents seek reassurance. read more