Bioethics

In order to improve the understanding of the issues and challenges of bioethics, several universities are setting up study programmes around this theme. These degree programmes exist in France, the United States and the United Kingdom, among others. Scientific Activities...

States do not have a monopoly on thinking about medical, human science and technological issues related to bioethics. Independent organisations are constantly striving to raise the level of debate in this field. Some of these institutions stand out. Scientific Activities...

At the global level, UNESCO’s International Bioethics Committee leads discussions on the morality, legality and acceptability of modern medical and biotechnological techniques. Several nations also have their own organisations responsible for conducting bioethical reflection on these issues. Scientific Activities In...

Bioethical issues related to scientific and medical progress concern everyone, especially future generations. However, these complex subjects require a minimum of understanding, which is a prerequisite for sensible, informed discussions that are free from emotional, historical or religious bias. For...

The bioethical questioning of medical and biotechnological innovations has led to several laws, conventions and international agreements. These texts have been transposed into the legislation of several countries, to adapt them to their own cultural, social and scientific heritage. Scientific...

With the rapid evolution of medicine and biotechnology, bioethical issues arise in almost all aspects of these disciplines. Here are some examples where health care providers, government and society as a whole need to reflect on the ethical, philosophical and...

In recent years, advances in medicine, biotechnology and all other fields of science have revolutionised many aspects of everyday life. These developments also raise many moral, ethical and philosophical questions. How do we know that these innovative technologies really respect...

What is Bioethics? Thanks to the progress of science and technology, modern man is more capable than ever of handling cells, biological tissues, and other microscopic organisms. In the face of such progress, the risk of making a blunder is...