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Human brain organoids can partly mimic features of the human brain. This Perspective discusses key ethical considerations in human brain organoid research and introduces an ethical framework of mindful innovation to conceptualize and guide ethical considerations of human brain organoid research.
The models that underpin artificial-intelligence systems such as ChatGPT can be subject to attacks that elicit harmful behaviour. Making them safe will not be easy.
Embracing the underlying principles and processes of informed proxy consent or relational autonomy consent in human ancient DNA research can transform research.
Guoyu Wang leads and serves on Chinese ethics committees. She explains how research ethics have developed in China, and why ethics review promotes responsible innovation.
Surveys aimed at different astronomy communities reveal persistent mental distress, widespread bullying and other unwanted behaviour. Marginalized groups are the most affected, causing continuous and damaging loss of talent from academia.