Hannah Landecker

Jun 6, 2024 | cell.com | Anne Le Goff |Ariel Hart |Charles R. Drew |Hannah Landecker

Highlights • This study elicited the views of potential beneficiaries on in vitro gametogenesis (IVG) • Respondents hoped that IVG would provide gametes in a noninvasive manner • LGBTQ+ respondents voiced hope that IVG could support inclusion and equity • Respondents’ concerns focused on IVG safety and financial accessibility Summary In vitro gametogenesis (IVG), the reconstitution of germ cell development in vitro, is an emerging stem cell-based technology with profound implications for...

Jan 28, 2024 | sciencedirect.com | Hannah Landecker |Janet Rossant

The exploration of embryonic development has long stood as an ethically intricate focus within the sphere of biological research. This field not only engenders scientific inquiries but also raises profound ethical and philosophical questions concerning the identity and moral status of the human embryo (DiSilvestro, 2005; Grinnell, 2004; Evans, 2004).

Oct 5, 2023 | cell.com | Hannah Landecker

Embryo models are potentially highly impactful for human health research because their development recapitulates otherwise inaccessible events in a poorly understood area of biology, the first few weeks of human life. Casual reference to these models as “synthetic embryos” is misleading and should be approached with care and deliberation.