Brain Organoids in Research and Therapy: Fundamental Ethical and Legal Aspects

Book Overview

This volume elucidates the pivotal ethical and legal issues arising from the use of brain organoids for research, therapeutic and enhancement purposes.

The function of the human brain is still a mystery. Until recently, only post-mortem tissue was available for a structural examination of the brain. Consequently, the examination results could only reflect the state at the end of life. However, in order to better understand the development...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 3030976432
• ISBN13: 9783030976439
• Release Date: July 2023
• Publisher: Springer
• Length: 271 Pages