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As part of its curating function, the Global Observatory collects, summarizes, and sorts resources relevant to the ethics and governance of emerging biotechnologies. Use the “Search and Filter” box on the left side of the page to navigate the resources in this database.
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2016-05
Marta N. Shahbazi , Agnieszka Jedrusik , Sanna Vuoristo , Gaelle Recher , Anna Hupalowska , Virginia Bolton , Norah M. E. Fogarty , Alison Campbell , Liani G. Devito , Dusko Ilic , Yakoub Khalaf , Kathy K. Niakan , Simon Fishel , Magdalena Zernicka-Goetz
This study led by Magdalena Zernicka-Goetz at the University of Cambridge reports the development of an “in vitro system to culture human embryos through implantation stages” (2016:700) in the absence of maternal tissues, which were previously thought to be required to mimic the implantation of an e
2016-05
International Society for Stem Cell Research (ISSCR)
The International Society for Stem Cell Research (ISSCR) produces research guidelines every five years with the intention of promoting responsible advances in research and clinical applications of stem cell biology.
2016-05
Insoo Hyun , Amy Wilkerson , Josephine Johnston
In a commentary in Nature, bioethicist Insoo Hyun and research specialists Amy Wilkerson and Josephine Johnston argue that the recent development of capabilities to extend the life of cultured embryos puts research "on a collision course" (2016:170) with the 14-day rule.
2016-05
Janet Rossant
Stem cell biologist Jane Rossant provides an excellent explanation of efforts and publications by Shahbazi et al. (2016) and Deglincerti et al.
2016-05
Alessia Deglincerti , Gist F. Croft , Lauren N. Pietila , Magdalena Zernicka-Goetz , Eric D. Siggia , Ali H. Brivanlou
In this study led by Ali Brivanlou of Rockefeller University, scientists report the development of an in vitro “attachment platform”: a system that allows the study of the post-implantation development phase of the human embryo.