Ethics and Anecdotes in RNA Therapeutics

This chapter explores the significance of the Ligonucleotide Therapeutic Society within the RNA therapeutics industry, blending personal anecdotes with serious ethical discussions. The speakers reflect on their professional accolades while humorously addressing family dynamics and the controversial figure of He Jiankui and his CRISPR experiments. They navigate the implications of gene editing technologies, the return of a scientist after imprisonment, and the evolving landscape of ethics in biotechnology.