Table 1 Some suggested readings to stimulate discussion on Frankenstein stigmas and ethical issues in current science

• Robots, androids, and artificial intelligence in general: Fell J. Could current experiments in science and technology lead to the creation of a modern-day Frankenstein's monster? Engin Technol. 2016;11(6):24–28

• Genetic engineering or gene therapy, genomic editing with CRISPR-9: Brokowski C, Adli M. CRISPR ethics: moral considerations for applications of a powerful tool. J Mol Biol. 2019 Jan 4;431(1):88–101

• Cloning: Jensen E. The Dao of human cloning: utopian/dystopian hype in the British press and popular films. Public Underst Sci. 2008 Apr;17(2):123–143

• Nonhuman bioengineered species: Hyun I. What’s wrong with human/nonhuman chimera research? PLoS Biol. 2016;14(8):e1002535

• Assisted reproductive technology: Ten Have H. (1995). Letters to Dr Frankenstein? Ethics and the new reproductive technologies. Soc Sci Med. 1995;40(2):141–146