The trade in US body parts that's completely legal - but ripe for exploitation

Private companies in the United States are engaging in the controversial practice of acquiring corpses, dissecting them, and then selling the body parts for profit, often to medical research centers. This practice, known as body brokering, has thrived due to loose regulations in the US, making the country a global exporter of cadavers. While some argue that body donation is crucial for medical research, critics see these companies as exploiting vulnerable individuals and disrespecting the dead. Calls for stricter regulations and alternatives such as virtual reality technology in medical education are being suggested to address ethical concerns surrounding the for-profit body part trade.