A (metaphorical) moment for RNA-based biotechnology? Current metaphors for RNA limit development of and public communication about RNA-based technologies
Erika A Szymanski, Daniel Schindler
TL;DR
This paper explores how current metaphors for RNA may be limiting the development and public understanding of RNA-based biotechnologies.
Contribution
The paper introduces a novel perspective on how metaphorical language shapes progress in RNA biotechnology.
Findings
Current metaphors for RNA may hinder technological development.
Metaphors influence public communication about RNA technologies.
Addressing metaphor limitations could improve RNA biotech progress.
Abstract
Technical and societal hurdles are both likely to hinder the development of RNA biotechnologies. The use of current metaphors to describe RNA and its function could be an important factor for a common challenge.
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Taxonomy
TopicsCRISPR and Genetic Engineering · RNA and protein synthesis mechanisms · RNA modifications and cancer