Legal Definition of Embryonic Models: Challenges and Prospects

Abstract

Recent advances in biomedical technology, in particular the development of embryonic models (artificial embryos, synthetic embryos, or embryoids), pose new and complex challenges for the legal system of the Russian Federation. Embryonic models are artificially created cellular structures that imitate the early stages of embryonic development. They offer promising avenues for regenerative medicine, pharmacological research, and the study of congenital and hereditary diseases. The relevance of the study stems from the rapid global development of technologies for creating embryonic models in the absence of a clear legal framework or even a legal definition. 

The paper scrutinizes foreign and Russian legislation, identifies gaps in legal regulation, and formulates proposals for improving the regulatory framework. The author addresses the relationship between reproductive rights theory and embryonic models.