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Revolutionizing reproduction the ethical landscape of in vitro gametogenesis edited by Christopher Gyngell, Julian Savulescu, Tsutomu Sawai
- Format:
- Book
- Language:
- English
- Subjects (All):
- Fertilization in vitro, Human--Moral and ethical aspects.
- Fertilization in vitro, Human.
- Gametogenesis--Moral and ethical aspects.
- Gametogenesis.
- Medical Subjects:
- Gametogenesis.
- Physical Description:
- 1 online resource
- Edition:
- 1st ed.
- Other Title:
- Ethical landscape of in vitro gametogenesis
- Place of Publication:
- Oxford University Press, 2026.
- New York, NY Oxford University Press [2026]
- Summary:
- 'Revolutionizing Reproduction' explores the rapidly advancing field of in vitro gametogenesis (IVG) - the generation of sperm and eggs from somatic or stem cells in the laboratory - and its profound implications for science, ethics, and society
- Contents:
- Cover
- Half Title
- Title Page
- Copyright Page
- Contents
- Preface
- List of Contributors
- Introduction-Are We Ready for a Revolution?
- 1 In Vitro Gametogenesis: Creation of Gametes in a Dish
- Outline of Germ Cell Development in Mammals
- Prototype of IVG: Organ Culture of Gonads
- Prototype of IVG: Spontaneous Differentiation of Germ Cells from Pluripotent Stem Cells
- PGC Derivation from Pluripotent Stem Cells in Model Animals
- PGC Derivation from Human and Non-Human Primate Pluripotent Stem Cells
- PGC Derivation from Pluripotent Stem Cells in Large Mammals
- Gamete Production from Mouse PGCLCs
- Progress Towards the Production of Human Gametes Through IVG
- Perspectives
- Bibliography
- 2 Reproduction without Constraints: How IVG Will Reshape Reproduction
- The Emergence of Sex
- Constraint 1: Needing to Find a Mate (of the Opposite Sex)
- Solo Reproduction
- Same-Sex Reproduction
- Constraint 2: The Need for Functional Reproductive Systems
- Restoring Fertility
- Reproduction in Old Age
- Reproduction in Youth
- Posthumous Reproduction
- Constraint 3: Limited Oocyte Supply
- Improved Selection
- Iterative Embryo Selection
- Constraint 4: Sex Is Limited to Two Organisms
- Conclusion
- 3 IVG and Relational Procreative Autonomy
- Introduction
- Potential Clinical Uses of IVG
- A Relational Conception of Procreative Autonomy
- Relational Autonomy
- Relational Procreative Autonomy
- Reproductive Uses of IVG and Relational Procreative Autonomy
- Same-Sex IVG
- Solo IVG
- Multiplex IVG
- Additional Threats to Procreative Autonomy
- Enhancing Reproductive Selection
- 4 Sex and Gender Minorities and In Vitro Gametes: Ethics, Access, and Status Equality
- Who Should Benefit from In Vitro Gametes?
- Infertility and Infertility Distress as Justification for Entitlement to IVG
- Presupposing and Reinforcing the Objectionable Value of Geneticism
- ARTs in General Confer Status Equality on SSQ Couples
- Conclusions
- 5 Eugenics under the Microscope
- In Vitro Eugenics
- Selection and Conception of Human Beings In Vitro
- Eugenics: What's in a Name?
- Eugenics and Its History
- What's Wrong with Eugenics?
- 'Iterated Embryo Selection'? Or 'In Vitro Eugenics'?
- The Ethics of In Vitro Eugenics
- Lessons for Other Reproductive Technologies . . . and for Bioethicists
- 6 Respecting Offspring
- Identifying Parents: When Is In Vitro Gametogenesis (Truly) Parental?
- Respectful Parental Conception
- Restoring Reproductive Health: IVG with Autologous Transplantation
- Mass-Production and Polygenic Screening
- Unparental Parenthood
- Respect for Embryos
- Unconditional Acceptance
- Multiplex Reproduction
- Genetic Parents and Nonparents
- Social Parents and Nonparents
- Multiplex IVG Offspring
- Outcomes for/Reactions of IVG and Other ART Offspring
- Bibliography
- Notes:
- Includes bibliographical references and index
- Description based on online resource; title from digital title page (viewed on May 14, 2026)
- Other Format:
- Print version :
- ISBN:
- 9780197810415
- 0197810411
- OCLC:
- 1582307762
- Publisher Number:
- CIPO000373987
- Access Restriction:
- Restricted for use by site license
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