Mitochondrial donation - Background: The role of genetic testing
At present, some women with mutated mitochondria who would like to use their own eggs to have a baby can be offered ways to minimise, but not prevent, their risk of passing on passing mitochondrial...
View ArticleFuture work - Workshop on children and clinical trials
On 9 December 2011 the Council held an exploratory workshop on the ethical issues raised by children taking part in clinical trials. This topic was identified at the 2010 Forward Look meeting and the...
View ArticleBiodata - Workshop on genomics, health records, database linkage and privacy
On 22 February 2012 the Council held an exploratory workshop which bought together Council Members, staff and invited experts to discuss the ethical issues raised by genomics, health records, database...
View ArticleFuture work - Call for expressions of interest in new project on children in...
The Council has agreed to establish a new work theme to examine the ethical issues raised by the involvement of children and young people in clinical research. The central focus of this project will be...
View ArticleStem cells
Stem cells offer the possibility of major advances in healthcare but research is controversial because the cells are often derived from embryos. A discussion paper on the key ethical issues, based on...
View ArticleResearch in developing countries
Developing countries urgently need research to help relieve the burden of disease. It is vital that wealthier countries help sponsor this research, but rigorous ethical safeguards are needed to...
View ArticleResearch in developing countries: follow-up
This discussion paper is a follow-up to the Council’s 2002 report on the ethics of research related to healthcare in developing countries. It explores the practical implications of new and revised...
View ArticleDonation
Donated bodily material for medicine and research, such as organs, eggs and sperm, are in high demand, and current levels of donation fall short of need. This report sets out guidance to help people...
View ArticleMitochondrial DNA disorders
Mitochondrial DNA disorders are incurable genetic disorders that can cause severely debilitating symptoms and can be fatal in early childhood. New techniques that could prevent the transmission of...
View ArticleChildren and research - How should children be recruited to clinical research?
Background (skip to questions 1-6)Who decides if a child should take part in clinical research?Also on the WebAlso on the Web: Featured contentFeature item image: Feature item strap line: Feature text:...
View ArticleChildren and research - What research proposals should be regarded as...
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View ArticleChildren and research - How should research in children be encouraged?
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View ArticleChildren and research - What should happen when the research is over?
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View ArticleChildren and research - Consultation on children's involvement in research
The Council is currently holding an open consultation looking at ethical issues arising out of children’s involvement in clinical research. This consultation is open to everyone. Your responses will...
View ArticleMitochondrial donation - Background: Ethical questions arising
Ethical questions which may be considered as part of the project include:Basic infoRelated content: Also on the WebAlso on the Web: read more
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