This chapter explores the significance of having the right individuals and patient investors in the gene therapy field. It highlights the need for employees who are aligned with the mission and investors who are invested in the story. The chapter also draws parallels between making mistakes in science and music, highlighting how even a wrong note can be deemed musical by renowned musicians. Neil deGrasse Tyson concludes the chapter with a summary and farewell.
Are rare diseases themselves rare? Neil deGrasse Tyson and comedian Chuck Nice learn about the science of gene therapy and how it can treat and potentially cure rare diseases with Gaurav Shah, CEO, Rocket Pharma.
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