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Italian neuroscientists are ready to start the debate

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Neurotechnologies such as cognitive enhancement (see Nature 450, 1157–1159; 2007 and Nature 451, 520–521; doi:10.1038/451520a 2008) and brain reading are likely to have huge social impact. The ethical problems connected with their expected development demand public discussion in our communities. Neuroscientists should take an active part in this debate, as you commented in your Editorial 'Neuroethics needed' (Nature 441, 907; doi:10.1038/441907a 2006).

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  1. Department of Neuroscience, Università Politecnica delle Marche, Via Tronto 10/A, Ancona, 60026, Italy

    Fiorenzo Conti

  2. Department of Experimental Medicine, Section of History of Medicine, Viale dell'Università 34/a, Roma, 00185, Italy

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