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In reply to the discussion: As Transplants Expand To Faces And Genitals, Ethical Questions Arise [View all]wonkwest
(463 posts)23. Now I have a very weird question
I assume science would never go along with this due to ethical concerns, but you just know this question is going to arise at some point:
If someone were to get a successful testicular transplant, whose kid would that be? I don't have knowledge enough of biology to know the answer here. But, theoretically, would the DNA of the sperm be from the donor? How would that legally fly?
I know in this case it's a scrotum transplant. I assume there will be synthetic testicles inserted for aesthetic reasons.
But it's a creepy question nonetheless.
Upon reading the article, my morbid sense of humor envisioned people penis shopping. Making the best out of a horrible situation. "Ooh, an upgrade!" Yeah, there is something wrong with my brain.
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As Transplants Expand To Faces And Genitals, Ethical Questions Arise [View all]
TexasTowelie
Apr 2018
OP
if/when i die people can take whatever they want of me if it means an improvement in their lives
JI7
Apr 2018
#4
Such injuries have been a feature of wars since at least the dawn of explosive devices...
Hekate
Apr 2018
#35
This couple could do genetic embryo testing to eliminate the embryos that have the genetic defect.
LisaL
Apr 2018
#55
I'm just curious to know if a donor's family would have some avenue to veto it.
jberryhill
May 2018
#80
Donating one's body means donating the whole body unless specific exclusions are made.
milestogo
Apr 2018
#37