The tragedy of translation: the case of "first use" in human embryonic stem cell research.

Cell Stem Cell

Centre for Medical Ethics, Faculty of Medicine, Institute of Health and Society, University of Oslo, Oslo, Norway.

Published: May 2011

Who should go first in phase-I human trials when neither risks nor benefits can be estimated? By assessing concerns raised by Bretzner et al. (2011), we highlight a tragic dimension underlying all such trials. We discuss strategies to avoid the pitfalls of ethical hubris by promoting fidelity and trust.

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http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.stem.2011.04.009DOI Listing

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