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In a recent article published in the journal Science, the authors propose using the bodies of people declared neurologically deceased (brain-dead) for research purposes. Physiologically maintained deceased (PMD) individuals mimic living human physiology and could provide new research opportunities. These types of trials have been conducted previously, such as the case of a genetically modified pig liver transplant in China …
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An article reporting the first xenotransplantation of a pig liver into a human has been published in the Nature. The xenotransplant took place in China on March 10, 2024. The recipient was a 50-year-old brain-dead man who received a genetically modified pig liver that remained functioning for 10 days until the patient's family decided to end the experiment. The transplanted …
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Parkinson's disease, a neurodegenerative disorder that affects millions of people worldwide, poses not only medical challenges, but also increasingly relevant ethical dilemmas. Although research into the causes of this disorder (genetic and environmental) and early diagnosis is progressing, the greatest difficulty continues to be the development of effective treatments that do not compromise the dignity of human life. As an …
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A pregnant nurse, declared brain-dead, remains on life support in order to save her child. The case raises profound bioethical questions about respect for human dignity, the absolute value of unborn life, and the limits of medical intervention. How far should medicine go? Adriana Smith, a 30-year-old nurse who is nine weeks pregnant with her second child, remains brain dead …
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How do we ensure that artificial intelligence doesn't compromise our dignity, health, or fundamental rights?
On July 10th, we invite you to the conference "Humanity and Algorithms: Bioethical Reflections on AI," organized by the Bioethics Observatory of the Catholic University of Valencia.
💻 Online access available
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🎟️ Free admission, with registration recommended if you are coming in person: https://shorturl.at/FZiad
👥 Aimed at researchers, professionals, teachers, students, and anyone interested in the ethical development of technology.
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