Neuroimaging technologies such as the electroencephalogram (EEG) have been utilized to predict intelligence quotients (IQ) across various populations. Ethical analyses should examine whether the use of these methods, which purport to establish a biological basis for intelligence are potentially harmful and stigmatizing. Research that aims to evaluate whether there is a biological basis for differences in […]
This editorial appears in the February 2025 issue of the American Journal of Bioethics. In this issue, Chapman et al. recommend large changes to Institutional Review Boards (IRBs) to address group harms in research. We agree with the concerns underlying their recommendations. Researchers have a responsibility to foresee and prevent group harms from arising out of their […]
The global bioweapons regime stands at a pivotal point where collaboration or conflict can determine the future of bioethical standards and international security. A recent sign pointing toward conflict is the North Atlantic Treaty Organization’s Biotechnology and Human Enhancement Technologies Strategy, which singles Russia as a bad actor. Such an approach not only risks […]
In our rapidly advancing world, biotechnology stands at the forefront of scientific progress. From gene editing and personalized medicine to anti-aging treatment and beyond, these breakthroughs promise to revolutionize healthcare, agriculture, and environmental conservation. However, as we celebrate these achievements, it’s crucial not to lose sight of a fundamental question: Are people’s rights safeguarded in […]
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