Ethics debate question 3 by Andy Chick https://padlet.com/a_chick/2nwpv375irjq Questions relating to the third question en-us 2018-03-01 12:01:07 UTC 2018-04-12 10:16:13 UTC hello@padlet.com https://padlet.com/a_chick/2nwpv375irjq/wish/250328938 Epigenetics could be useful in forensic science is certain aspects, such as finding the innocence of a person. But what use would they have into going through that persons family background, what and where is the relevance in that especially if the family members are not involved. ]]> 2018-04-10 15:30:02 UTC https://padlet.com/a_chick/2nwpv375irjq/wish/250328938 https://padlet.com/a_chick/2nwpv375irjq/wish/250608297 Its at this point the issue of data protection is used. For example, who would have access, it is highly sensitive data that if used by the wrong people could do a lot of harm. The access to this information would have to be restricted in such a way that bias use is difficult, if not impossible, to do. By using the database as a last resort for criminal matters this issue is partly fixed]]> 2018-04-11 08:45:50 UTC https://padlet.com/a_chick/2nwpv375irjq/wish/250608297 https://padlet.com/a_chick/2nwpv375irjq/wish/250705646 data from epigenetics could be misused. Can also create bias or disadvantage certain groups of people from doing certain things (e.g. taking out insurance policies). Can lead to judgement or discrimination from employers and establishments ]]> 2018-04-11 13:42:13 UTC https://padlet.com/a_chick/2nwpv375irjq/wish/250705646 https://padlet.com/a_chick/2nwpv375irjq/wish/250842516 Epigenetics would be a useful tool in Forensic Science. However, if it is used it is essential that the information gathered from the public is protected and that only authorized personnel should have access to the information. ]]> 2018-04-11 17:35:14 UTC https://padlet.com/a_chick/2nwpv375irjq/wish/250842516 https://padlet.com/a_chick/2nwpv375irjq/wish/250845405 Epigenetics should be used alongside other Forensic Science techniques so that a full picture of the Crime Scene can be established because just relying fully on epigenetics could lead to missed evidence at the scene which could correctly identify a suspect rather than just presuming that it was a certain suspect because of their behavioural characteristics.]]> 2018-04-11 17:40:53 UTC https://padlet.com/a_chick/2nwpv375irjq/wish/250845405 https://padlet.com/a_chick/2nwpv375irjq/wish/250898044 Epigenetics would be useful for forensics however, where does the line stop with who has access to this information? ]]> 2018-04-11 19:17:41 UTC https://padlet.com/a_chick/2nwpv375irjq/wish/250898044 https://padlet.com/a_chick/2nwpv375irjq/wish/250931430 Epignenetics should be limited to personnel in the government in order to stop the misuse of data and irrelevant people or professionals getting hold of this, and potentially leading to black mailing or people holding data against them. It needs to be as secure and confidential as the medical records held by doctors at present. ]]> 2018-04-11 21:12:59 UTC https://padlet.com/a_chick/2nwpv375irjq/wish/250931430 Epigenetics should be used as a complimentary technique to accompany more traditional forensic techniques in order to help fully understand how and why a crime took place. https://padlet.com/a_chick/2nwpv375irjq/wish/250953113 2018-04-11 23:47:27 UTC https://padlet.com/a_chick/2nwpv375irjq/wish/250953113 Epigenetics will be the future of forensic profiling. If it can predict the age(~3.5), hair color, eye color and different individual habits it will be a great tool to narrow suspects and even to exclude innocent ones. I presume a jury will be able to cope with epigenetics and I don't think that insurance companies or other private companies should get epigenetics insights. dominoo8870 https://padlet.com/a_chick/2nwpv375irjq/wish/251057483 2018-04-12 09:45:54 UTC https://padlet.com/a_chick/2nwpv375irjq/wish/251057483