Journal of Medical Council of Iran
Volume 44, Issue 1 (2026)
jmciri 2026, 44(1): 18-30 |
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Hajiasgharzadeh K, Dastmalchi N, Esmalipour R. An Updated Review of Contemporary Ethical Challenges in Stem Cell Research and Therapeutic Applications. jmciri 2026; 44 (1) :18-30
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Medical Philosophy and History Research Center, Tabriz University of Medical Sciences, Tabriz, Iran
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With recent breakthroughs in regenerative medicine and the significant potential of stem cells to treat various diseases, the importance of addressing the ethical issues associated with this technology has grown rapidly. Stem cells offer promising possibilities for treating serious conditions such as neurological disorders, cardiovascular diseases, and other degenerative and autoimmune diseases. However, their application also raises complex ethical challenges that require careful examination. This review aims to explore the latest ethical issues, in the use of stem cells for research and medical treatments. Growing evidence indicates that harmonizing current laws and regulations with ethical principles, along with proposing improvements for ethical standards in stem cell research, is essential for researchers and relevant organizations. This analysis provides a recent and comprehensive overview of the ethical issues currently faced in the field of stem cell research and therapies that can assist researchers in planning ethically sound studies, thereby promoting higher quality and safer clinical outcomes.
With recent breakthroughs in regenerative medicine and the significant potential of stem cells to treat various diseases, the importance of addressing the ethical issues associated with this technology has grown rapidly. Stem cells offer promising possibilities for treating serious conditions such as neurological disorders, cardiovascular diseases, and other degenerative and autoimmune diseases. However, their application also raises complex ethical challenges that require careful examination. This review aims to explore the latest ethical issues, in the use of stem cells for research and medical treatments. Growing evidence indicates that harmonizing current laws and regulations with ethical principles, along with proposing improvements for ethical standards in stem cell research, is essential for researchers and relevant organizations. This analysis provides a recent and comprehensive overview of the ethical issues currently faced in the field of stem cell research and therapies that can assist researchers in planning ethically sound studies, thereby promoting higher quality and safer clinical outcomes.
Keywords: Stem cells, Regenerative medicine, Biomedical science, Informed consent, Ethical considerations
Type of Study: Review |
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