Publications

This briefing note provides an evidence-based and balanced summary of the ethical considerations in neural organoid research and those that might arise in the future.

This report sets out guiding principles for ethical use, and recommendations for policy and practice should genome editing become available as a reproductive option for prospective parents.

Exploring whether, after 25 years, there may be persuasive reasons to review the legal time limit for maintaining human embryos in research.

The ability to culture human stem cells – including those derived from embryos – offers the possibility of major advances in healthcare, but it raises ethical concerns.