The Role of Bioinformatics in Education: A Mini Review of its Applications and Challenges

Abstract

This study investigates the integration of bioinformatics in science education in Brazil, highlighting its relevance and challenges. The introduction emphasizes the need to rethink teacher training to include current technologies, allowing science teachers to use bioinformatics as an educational tool. The objectives include analyzing recent initiatives to integrate bioinformatics into classrooms and suggesting new approaches for teacher training. The methodology involves a descriptive and exploratory bibliographic analysis, with a survey of relevant scientific articles and content analysis. The results show that bioinformatics enriches the school curriculum, promoting active learning and interdisciplinarity, although it faces obstacles such as a lack of infrastructure and the complexity of data. It concludes that, despite the challenges, bioinformatics represents a valuable opportunity to empower students in modern sciences. A joint commitment between educational institutions and professionals is recommended to train a new generation of scientists capable of operating in an interconnected and technological world.