Facts and Doubts about the Beginning of Human Life and Personality

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ABSTRACTScientists have been negligent in failing to translate science into the terms that allow mankind to share their excitement of discovering life before birth. In spite of remarkable scientific development, man's curiosity, and speculations dating back to Hippocrates, life before birth still remains a big secret. Various kinds of intellectuals were involved in trying to offer their contribution to solve the human life puzzle. Their leading idea is that each newborn child will reach its full potential if its development in uterus is not exposed to any adverse influence, providing the best possible environment for the embryo/fetus. Considering the embryo/fetus, we should always keep in mind the amazing aspect of human life where the mother and the embryo/fetus, although linked in the most intimate relationships, are at all times two separate people. Considering the embryo/fetus as the person opened a new set of questions about its personality and human rights. Today, scientific data and hypotheses, philosophical thought, and issues in the humanities have become a necessity in order to deal with ethical, juridical, and social problems arising from man's interference in many aspects and stages of life.How to cite this articleKurjak A, Spalldi Barisic L, Delic T, Porovic S, Stanojevic M. Facts and Doubts about the Beginning of Human Life and Personality. Donald School J Ultrasound Obstet Gynecol 2016;10(3):205-213.