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Trends Biotechnol · 2026

Human brain organoids and stakeholders' attitudes: evidence, gaps, and governance.

Trends in biotechnology, 44(10): 2817-2820 PMID 41887945 DOI 10.1016/j.tibtech.2026.01.001

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Abstract

We review 13 empirical studies examining attitudes toward human brain organoid (HBO) research. Stakeholders tend to emphasize practical concerns-worries about commercialization, reproductive cloning, informed consent, and uncertainty about consequences-rather than issues related to consciousness. Based on these findings, we identify three priority areas for future ethical and policy discussions.

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