Scientists Initiate First Ethical Guidelines for Organs Cultivated in Vitro
Thursday, January 19, 2017 - 15:31
in Health & Medicine
In the latest edition of the journal "Science", Jurgen Knoblich, a leading authority on stem cells and deputy director of the IMBA (Institute for Molecular Biotechnology of the Austrian Academy of Sciences), together with international experts, presents a first ethical guideline for research into human organ models. In the article, he also argues for critical and responsible engagement with the new technology.