Title: Describe bioinformatics as a database technology.
Course: Biomedical Engineering (21049) > Section: Exploring Cell and Tissue Engineering and Regenerative Medicine

Description should include

- the content of databases (e.g., genome, protein) that make use of bioinformatics
- the positive effects (e.g., personalized medicine)
- the negative effects (e.g., profiling)
- legal and ethical considerations.

Process/Skill Questions:

- How has the development of computer technologies affected bioinformatics?
- What are the benefits of integrated databases related to bioinformatics? What are the drawbacks?
- Who should have access to the informatics and database?