Exploring the Ethics of Growing Human Organs: A Biotech Dilemma
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Chapter 1: The Quest for Synthetic Organs
A new biotechnology startup is attempting to utilize actual human DNA to generate embryos, with the intention of harvesting organs from these “synthetic embryos” for transplantation into real patients. But this endeavor raises profound ethical questions.
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This scenario sounds like a plot from a science fiction film. Leading the charge is Jacob Hanna, who aims to turn the cloning of human organs into a tangible reality in the name of scientific advancement. Despite the ethical uncertainties, he presses on, even using his own DNA to facilitate the experiment.
The journey begins with a remarkable breakthrough in creating synthetic mouse embryos.