Ethical Boundaries of Research with Human Embryos - Exploring Ethics

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Since stem cells were first cultured from human embryos in 1998, the ethical considerations surrounding this technology have been widely debated, leading to establishment of limits on how this research is conducted and funded. Learn more about these scientific advances, the implications of these discoveries for human health, and consider how ethical norms can best be integrated into research and practice. Recorded on 10/03/2018. Series: "Exploring Ethics" [11/2018] [Show ID: 33712]

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The video "Ethical Boundaries of Research with Human Embryos - Exploring Ethics" explores the ethical dilemmas surrounding research with human embryos, highlighting the complex issues that arise when working with these sensitive and vulnerable organisms.

One of the core principles of medical ethics is autonomy, which recognizes the right of individuals to make their own decisions about their health and wellbeing. In the context of research with human embryos, this principle requires that individuals provide informed consent before their embryos can be used for research purposes.

Another important ethical principle in this context is non-maleficence, which requires that researchers avoid causing harm to human embryos during research. This principle is closely linked to the concept of "respect for persons, " which recognizes the inherent dignity and value of all human beings, including embryos.

In addition, the principle of beneficence requires that researchers strive to maximize the potential benefits of their research while minimizing any potential harm to human embryos. This principle can be challenging to apply in the context of research with embryos, given their sensitive and vulnerable nature.

Overall, the ethical dilemmas surrounding research with human embryos require a careful balancing of these and other ethical principles. It is essential to ensure that research is conducted with the utmost respect for the dignity and wellbeing of human embryos, and that any potential benefits of the research outweigh any potential harms. Additionally, it is crucial to establish clear guidelines and ethical standards for research with human embryos to promote transparency and accountability in this sensitive area of research.

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I'm not understanding what the issue is. If it's ok to suck out a fetus with a vacuum and discard it, why couldn't you use it for science? I mean either it's trash or a person, people need to make up their mind and be consistent about it.

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I would Question the word ethical . Because any thing that Would Keep us alive longer Can hardly be unethical .
We must evolve.Or Die !To many Obstacles .