Are Lab-Grown Brains Ethical? According to Scientists, There Is No No-Brainer Answer

Exploring the ethical and legal implications of developing brain organoids from human fetal brain tissue.
Brain organoids, commonly called “mini brains,” are not actual human brains. However, ethical concerns surrounding these lab-grown brain tissues, particularly when derived from human fetal tissues, can be very human indeed.

Researchers from the Graduate School of Humanities and Social Sciences at Hiroshima University offer valuable insights into the complexities inherent in brain organoid research, making significant contributions to the ongoing discourse surrounding this innovative biotechnology and paving the way for informed decision-making and legal and ethical stewardship in the pursuit of scientific advancement.