[Education on biosafety and bioethics: necessary articulation in biotechnology].
Science education has been discussed in some segments of the society and, international organizations have encouraged nations to invest in this strategic area. In this context, education in bioethics and biosafety explores a rich content on prevention, standards and ethical principles which serve to guide the paths track by biotechnology. The recovery of bioethics and biosafety, as part of an educational policy scientific, effective and consistent, can stimulate the formation of individuals with a scientific and citizen awareness, in a position to participate on ethical and technological issues produced by biotechnology.
Bonis
Marcos De
MD
Departamento de Virologia, Instituto de Microbiologia Prof. Paulo de Góes, UFRJ, Cidade Universitária. 21941-590 Rio de Janeiro RJ. debonism@micro.ufrj.br
Costa
Marco Antonio Ferreira da
MA
D001675:Bioethics / Q000193:education*; D001709:Biotechnology / Q000193:education*; D012449:Safety