Do the dead have interests? Policy issues for research after life.
The importance of establishing rights in a dead body has been, and will continue to be, magnified by scientific advancements. The recent explosion of research and information concerning biotechnology has created a market place in which human tissues are routinely sold to and by scientists, physicians and others. The human body is a valuable resource.
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Department of Sociology and School of Law, New York University, USA.
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D001344:Autopsy / Q000331:legislation & jurisprudence; D035843:Biomedical Research; D032821:Commodification; D028663:Ethical Theory; D035082:Federal Government; D036281:Genetic Research; D018594:Human Body; D006806:Human Rights / Q000331:legislation & jurisprudence*; D006801:Humans; D007258:Informed Consent / Q000331:legislation & jurisprudence*; D012106:Research / Q000331:legislation & jurisprudence*; D012945:Social Values; D014019:Tissue Donors / Q000331:legislation & jurisprudence*; D009927:Tissue and Organ Procurement