Research on Human Remains: An Ethics of Representativeness

Fossheim, Hallvard

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“…Although zooarchaeology can certainly use some of the lessons learned from the extensive literature on ethics in human osteology, including challenges regarding destructive sampling, proper documentation and sustainable use of limited material (e.g. [51–53]), many of the issues concerning human remains do not apply in the same way to animal remains. In some cases, the destructive sampling of non-human animal specimens is even seen as a less ethically and legally fraught alternative to the sampling of human remains, which is often governed by stricter laws, regulations and ethical guidelines [19,45,60].…”

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Not a limitless resource: ethics and guidelines for destructive sampling of archaeofaunal remains

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With the advent of ancient DNA, as well as other methods such as isotope analysis, destructive sampling of archaeofaunal remains has increased much faster than the effort to collect and curate them. While there has been considerable discussion regarding the ethics of destructive sampling and analysis of human remains, this dialogue has not extended to archaeofaunal material. Here we address this gap and discuss the ethical challenges surrounding destructive sampling of materials from archaeofaunal collections. We suggest ways of mitigating the negative aspects of destructive sampling and present step-by-step guidelines aimed at relevant stakeholders, including scientists, holding institutions and scientific journals. Our suggestions are in most cases easily implemented without significant increases in project costs, but with clear long-term benefits in the preservation and use of zooarchaeological material.

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Not a limitless resource: ethics and guidelines for destructive sampling of archaeofaunal remains

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“…The researcher must only ascertain, where possible, through interrogation of close family members whether the subjects declared themselves against the use of their biological material for research purposes [8]. Normally, the authorization of an ethics committee is needed for research on animal and/or human subjects worldwide according to the Declaration of Helsinki, which states in article 23 that "every protocol must be submitted for consideration, comment, guidance and approval to the concerned research ethics committee before the study begins" [4], while similar authorization for the use of human corpses and remains for scientific purposes is only mandatory in certain countries, such as Italy [10], Norway [11], and Spain [12], when the subject's wishes are unknown and are impossible to discover [2].…”

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Incidental Findings in Forensic Investigations: A Narrative Review

2023

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Incidental findings (IFs) are unexpected disclosures that do not fall within the aim of a test and have a potential impact on an individual’s life. In the forensic field, IFs can be considered information that is not related to the cause of death, the dynamic of the event, or the scope of the investigation. Questions regarding how forensic professionals should consider, address, and report IFs form the focus of our study. This narrative review was performing following the Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses (PRISMA) guidelines with the aim of defining and summarizing evidence about IFs, analyzing their ethical and legal management, and emphasizing the importance of adequate informed consent. The current state of the art regarding IFs has revealed the need for guidelines with the purpose of making the best decisions for the parties involved since the circumstances are extremely delicate, and therefore, forensic geneticists require protection and support. For this reason, elaboration of informed consent, which considers the possibility of making accidental discoveries, could operate as an immediate solution to fill the current gaps. However, the development of clear international recommendations is the best solution to such a complex issue.

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“…La ética, en tanto aspecto de la moral, puede ser considerada como parte del fenómeno de la "producción activa de la vida social por sujetos socialmente situados que operan en condiciones relacionales, materiales y simbólicas históricamente engendradas" (Balbi, 2016, p. 47) y que definen de manera provisional ciertas formas de comportamiento como aceptables o deseables. En este sentido, un punto particularmente pertinente es que las consideraciones éticas en la investigación están, en gran medida, dictadas por factores políticos, legales, históricos y culturales específicos para sociedades particulares (Fossheim, 2019). Así, lo que una cultura considera inapropiado o antiético, es visto como una acción apropiada por otras (p.ej., Halcrow et al, 2019;Huircapán, Jaramillo y Acuto, 2017).…”

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Desafíos éticos asociados al estudio y tratamiento de restos humanos en las ciencias antropológicas en el siglo XXI

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2021

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Los antropólogos biólogos y forenses se han vuelto cada vez más conscientes de los problemas éticos asociados a la investigación y la enseñanza con restos humanos. El proceso de exhumación, el análisis y el almacenamiento de estos restos han sido el foco de atención habitual tanto de profesionales como de los medios de comunicación. Además, debido al surgimiento de nuevas tecnologías y metodologías, en las últimas décadas han aparecido una serie de preocupaciones adicionales. El objetivo de este artículo es destacar los desafíos éticos contemporáneos que enfrentan las ciencias antropológicas y aquellas involucradas con el estudio y tratamiento de restos humanos en todo el mundo. A lo largo de este trabajo se exploran las características de las colecciones esqueléticas identificadas, la creación de instalaciones de tafonomía humana, el aumento del muestreo destructivo (con fines de análisis biomolecular e histológico) y de la toma de imágenes digitales, así como el comercio de restos humanos. Las preocupaciones éticas asociadas con cada uno de estos desafíos se examinan, teniendo en cuenta la historia reciente y la investigación contemporánea, desde una perspectiva global y, en particular, en el contexto argentino. Finalmente, se detallan una serie de recomendaciones con el objetivo de mejorar la conciencia ética y las prácticas en las ciencias antropológicas sobre los puntos planteados a lo largo de este documento.

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Research on Human Remains: An Ethics of Representativeness

Cited by 3 publications

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Not a limitless resource: ethics and guidelines for destructive sampling of archaeofaunal remains

Not a limitless resource: ethics and guidelines for destructive sampling of archaeofaunal remains

Incidental Findings in Forensic Investigations: A Narrative Review

Desafíos éticos asociados al estudio y tratamiento de restos humanos en las ciencias antropológicas en el siglo XXI

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