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A modular protein-nucleic acid nanodevice for non-genetic engineering of mesenchymal stem cells to target pathological collagen in liver fibrosis. [PDF]

open access: yesJ Nanobiotechnology
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“An Ethics of Commitment for Engineers”

Science and Engineering Ethics, 2022
This paper follows a trend in engineering ethics away from universal moral theories towards more contingent/contextual approaches such as pragmatist and care ethics. These methodological considerations are treated in the context of the Volkswagen Diesel Emissions scandal as a case study in the "paradox of loyalty," (i.e.
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Engineering Practice and Engineering Ethics

Science, Technology, & Human Values, 2000
Diane Vaughan’s analysis of the causes of the Challenger accident suggests ways to apply science and technology studies to the teaching of engineering ethics. By sensitizing future engineers to the ongoing construction of risk during mundane engineering practice, we can better prepare them to address issues of public health, safety, and welfare before ...
Lynch, W., Kline, R.
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Ethics in Biomedical Engineering

2008 30th Annual International Conference of the IEEE Engineering in Medicine and Biology Society, 2008
This session focuses on a number of aspects of the subject of Ethics in Biomedical Engineering. The session starts by providing a case study of a company that manufactures artificial heart valves where the valves were failing at an unexpected rate.
Ahmed, Morsy, Jennifer, Flexman
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Engineering and Ethics

The Hastings Center Report, 1977
dominated the study of society, more questions of ethics and public policy appear. Policy makers want to know the values woven into technical issues. Sometimes, though, the lists of values seem simply tacked onto the science. There ought to be a field of policy criticism and political criticism that is more in tune with the humanities than the sciences-
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Ethics, Engineers and Drama

Science and Engineering Ethics, 2008
This paper describes four plays which illustrate ethical themes relevant to engineers and which could be used as a resource for engineers who wish to explore ethical topics and their relationship with professional practice. The plays themselves have been chosen because a character in the play is involved in engineering activities. Each play is analysed
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