From mendel's peas to bioinformatics

What about ethical principles?

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Applied Ethics, Bioinformatics, Computational Ethics, Ethics

Abstract

The fusion of biological sciences with computer science has given rise to bioinformatics. Since it is an area that deals directly with life, where computers play a central role, the ethical issues become even more complex. In this sense, this study begins by drawing a parallel between the evolution of genetics and that of computers, and then an essay is proposed, inviting reflection on how responsible actions by professionals in the field can help them conduct their work on ethical bases.

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Douglas Manoel Antonio de Abreu Pestana dos Santos, Universidade de São Paulo (USP)

Membro da Rede Nacional da Ciência para a Educação- CPe Membro da Associação Brasileira de Autoimunidade Docente Pesquisador em Educação e Neurociência aplicada ABEPEE- Associação Brasileira de Pesquisadores em Educação Especial UNESP Associado(a) na categoria de Profissional, Nº de matrícula 15713, da Sociedade Brasileira de Neurociências e Comportamento (SBNeC) USP, filiada no Brasil, à Federação das Sociedades de Biologia Experimental (FeSBE), à Sociedade Brasileira para o Progresso da Ciência (SBPC) e no exterior, à International Brain Research Organization (IBRO) e à Federação das Associações Latino Americanas e do Caribe de Neurociências Student Membership International Society for Telemedicine and eHealth -EUA e Membro da ABTms - Associação Brasileira de Telemedicina e Telessaúde.

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2022-05-18

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SANTOS, D. M. A. DE A. P. DOS. From mendel’s peas to bioinformatics: What about ethical principles?. Revista Processando o Saber, v. 14, n. 01, p. 16-30, 18 May 2022.

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