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Why regulating stem cell–based embryo model research is important (yet controversial)

Why regulating stem cell–based embryo model research is important (yet controversial) The stem cell-based embryo model and actual human embryos share many characteristics but are distinctly different. However, internationally, not everyone agrees on the definitions and what we should and should not do in using this research model. The stem cell-based embryo model (SCBEM) takes advantage of the flexibility of pluripotent stem cells (non-reproductive cells that can give rise to many different types of cells) to resemble that of embryos. While this model has helped to advance research in diseases and develop therapies or treatments, it has also sparked international debate on what regulations should be placed on this type of experimentation. Researchers reviewed what countries are doing to regulate SCBEM and proposed what regulation should look like for this field of stem cell research to move forward in a manner that everyone can agree is ethically sound. The researchers published their

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Japanese researchers argue ChatGPT is ready to teach medical ethics

Japanese researchers argue ChatGPT is ready to teach medical ethics Perhaps no profession has stricter ethical standards than medicine, and ethics is considered essential in the education of any respected medical school. A new essay by researchers at Hiroshima University (Japan) provides a framework for how Large language models (LLMs) like ChatGPT can be incorporated into ethics education for medical programs. The essay, which can be read in BMC Medical Education, argues that the adoption of LLMs into medical curricula can significantly contribute to the acquisition of moral knowledge and the cultivation of virtue, two main aspects of medical ethics. LLMs have disrupted almost every industry including the medical industry. Every day, professional healthcare workers and even patients are relying on LLM tools to advise on diagnosis and treatment plans. One reason for the quick adoption is that they work, as LLMs are showing remarkable capabilities in diagnosing a medical condition from

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【Symposium】 Emerging Technologies and Society: Bridging Ethics, Law, Security and Resilience

【Workshop】Emerging Technologies and Society: Bridging Ethics, Law, Security and Resilience Hiroshima University Graduate School of Integrated Arts and Sciences, Department of Applied Ethics, in collaboration with Taipei Medical University, is pleased to announce the 2025 Taiwan-Japan International Symposium “Emerging Technologies and Society: Bridging Ethics, Law, Security and Resilience.” This symposium will address the ethical, legal, and security challenges arising from rapidly advancing scientific and technological developments. We anticipate that the active exchange of ideas between our distinguished speakers and participants will provide a valuable forum for deepening our collective insights. We cordially invite all interested individuals to join us for this engaging event. Back to News Top

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Uehiro Division for Applied Ethics
Graduate School of Humanities and Social Sciences, Hiroshima University

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