Neuroethics: A Moral Approach Towards Neuroscience Research

Abstract

Context: Ethical issues have always been a topic of concern in basic science and clinical research. The ethical implications of neuroscience research and treatment have adopted the label “neuroethics,” with great relevance and value. Evidence Acquisition: Human subjects and patients undergoing research and treatment exhibit their naturally judgmental nature on what is "moral" or "ethical’’ and raise several questions pin pointing broader dilemmas in regarding moral and ethical issues posed by scientific research along with clinical treatment regimens. Results: Neuroethics encompasses the numerous ways and diverse methodologies throughwhich developments in basic and clinical neuroscience traverse with social, legal, moral and ethical issues. Conclusions: This review article puts forth emphasis on moral and ethical approaches regarding neuroscience research and treatment methodologies in the scientific arena.