La genética es una ciencia sin objeto (Genetics is a science without object)

25 Pages Posted: 1 Feb 2020

Date Written: October 4, 2010

Abstract

Spanish abstract: La genética es la ciencia de los caracteres hereditarios; por lo menos ésta es su definición. Pero un análisis histórico de las nociones de gen y herencia pone en entredicho la aparente evidencia de estos términos. Antes de creer en las “promesas” de la genética, es necesario volver sobre algunas falsas certidumbres de la biología.

English abstract: Genetics is the science of hereditary traits; at least this is its definition. But a historical gene and inheritance notion analysis questions the apparent evidence of these terms. Before believing in genetics “promises”, it is necessary to revisit some false certainties of biology.

Note: Downloadable document is in Spanish.

Note: Downloadable document is in Spanish.

Keywords: Genetics, the concept of inheritance, gene concept, biology history, epistemology, media.

Suggested Citation

Zapata Cano, Rodrigo, La genética es una ciencia sin objeto (Genetics is a science without object) (October 4, 2010). Trilogía Ciencia Tecnología Sociedad, Vol. 2, No. 3, 2010, Available at SSRN: https://ssrn.com/abstract=3528819

Rodrigo Zapata Cano (Contact Author)

Universidad de Antioquia ( email )

Calle 67 No. 53 108
Apartado Aereo
Medellin, 1226
Colombia

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