Tag: Research Governance
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Five-Year-Old Mini Brains: The Ethical Crossroads of Organoid Research
The Science Behind the Milestone In recent years, brain organoids—tiny, lab-grown clumps of neural tissue derived from stem cells—have evolved from curiosities to tools that illuminate early human brain development. Researchers have advanced organoids that display increasingly complex neural activity, some mirroring patterns once thought possible only in living brains. The latest discussions focus on…
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Five-Year-Old Mini Brains: The Ethical Crossroads as Organoids Mirror a Kindergartener’s Wiring
Introduction: The Emergence of Brain Organoids and the New Ethical Frontier In the past decade, brain organoids—tiny, lab-grown clumps of neural tissue derived from stem cells—have evolved from scientific curiosities into more sophisticated models that mimic elements of human brain development. Recent reports suggest organoids can develop with neural activity that, in some ways, resembles…
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SIPRI Expert Lauriane Héau Keynote at EU Research Security Conference
Event overview On October 30, a landmark gathering brought together policymakers, researchers, and security specialists at the European Union Flagship Conference on Research Security. The event showcased how the EU is strengthening safeguards around research, innovation, and critical data. In one of the breakout sessions, Lauriane Héau, a respected SIPRI researcher, delivered a keynote that…
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Decolonizing Global Health: Key Concepts, Actions, and Contributors—A Scoping Review
Introduction: Reframing Global Health through Decolonization Decolonizing global health is more than a slogan—it is a framework for dismantling power imbalances, redistributing decision-making, and legitimizing non-Western knowledge in global health practice. A comprehensive scoping review of 91 articles (newer than 2020) identifies three core pillars: redefining the field, enabling agency for the global south, and…
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Alan Turing Institute boss denies toxic culture accusations
Introduction: A Leadership Claim Under Scrutiny The Alan Turing Institute, the U.K.’s national hub for artificial intelligence, is navigating a tense chapter after whistleblowers accused its leadership of misusing public funds and fostering a toxic internal culture. The allegations, made in the summer, prompted scrutiny from lawmakers and the Charity Commission while threatening the Institute’s…