Law and Ethics in Life Sciences

This lecture covers the legal and ethical aspects related to the human body, including cases of tissue and organ harvesting, ownership of biological material, and the protection of personality rights. It discusses the rights and limitations of individuals on their bodies, the distinction between the body as a whole and its detached elements, and the regulations governing the use of biological material. The lecture also delves into the implications of the World Anti-Doping Code on the collection and analysis of samples, as well as the ethical considerations surrounding the disposal and donation of biological material.