Abstract
Certain organoid subtypes are particularly sensitive. We explore whether moral intuitions about the heartbeat warrant unique moral consideration for newly advanced contracting cardiac organoids. Despite the heartbeat's moral significance in organ procurement and abortion discussions, we argue that this significance should not translate into moral implications for cardiac organoids.
Original language | English |
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Article number | 61 |
Journal | BMC Medical Ethics |
Volume | 25 |
Issue number | 1 |
DOIs | |
Publication status | Published - 21 May 2024 |
Keywords
- Heart/physiology
- Humans
- Morals
- Myocardium/cytology
- Organoids
- Tissue and Organ Procurement/ethics