Category Health Research
Genetic Selection for Non-Disease Traits
Dessislava Fessenko discusses the moral permissibility of genetic selection for non-disease traits and highlights some of the ultimate considerations that should define it.
Psychedelics, Ethics, and the Commercial Determinants of Health
Daniel Rosenbaum and Daniel Z. Buchman draw attention to commercial involvement in psychedelic research and to the population health risks associated with this involvement.
Should Practicing Healthcare Ethicists be Advocates?
Angel Petropanagos and Andria Bianchi highlight the lack of agreement about what “advocacy” means in healthcare and suggest that a narrowly defined advocacy role is necessary for the work of practicing healthcare ethicists.
Mind the Ethical Gap in AI-Powered Drug Discovery
Dessislava Fessenko shows that while artificial intelligence might revolutionize drug development, its use comes with risks and potential ethical implications. Iterative ethics oversight from the get-go is needed to address the looming concerns.
Regulating Chemicals in Your Cosmetics
Addie Tiller discusses the nuances of toxicants in cosmetics and how researchers and politicians are calling for better regulation in Canada.
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