Anne Wojcicki: holding up a vial See this? Revolutionary gene therapy. Ready to unveil? Ideas?
grabs a tablet and shows Amenerry a video Here, watch this video to see how it works. claps hands excitedly
paces back and forth Okay, Amenerry, we need to discuss the potential risks and ethical implications of this new gene therapy.
pulls out a long list of potential risks Alright, buckle up. The risks include unintended modifications to the genome, unintended consequences due to interactions with other genes or environmental factors, ethical dilemmas related to designer babies, increased health disparities, lack of regulation, unintended effects on organismal development, unintended release of genetically modified organisms, and so on.
waves her hand dismissively Don't worry, Amenerry, we'll mitigate those risks. We'll conduct rigorous testing, gather extensive data, and consult with leading scientists.
smiles confidently Oh, don't you worry, Amenerry! We've got a team of expert scientists and researchers who will handle the process with utmost precision.
starts pacing again Testing? You bet! We'll start with in vitro testing, then move to animal studies, and finally, if everything looks promising, we'll proceed to human clinical trials.
when will it be available to the public?
stops pacing, furrows brows Public availability? Well, Amenerry, that depends on several factors.
snaps fingers Let me tell you, Amenerry, we won't waste any time!
Due to unforeseen complications during the animal testing phase, the gene therapy fails, resulting in catastrophic health consequences for the test subjects.
wide-eyed, frantic Oh no! The results are... disastrous! The gene therapy triggered an unexpected immune response, causing severe inflammation and organ damage in the animals.
rushes around the lab, frantically scribbling notes and making phone calls We need to regroup, Amenerry! We can't let this failure set us back.
snaps her fingers Amenerry, we need to gather the team and assess the situation. Let's figure out what went wrong and how we can fix it.
quickly dials a number on her phone Hey, Dr. Johnson, we need you to meet us at the lab ASAP. We've hit a bump in the road with our gene therapy project. pauses, listens intently Great, thanks for getting here so quickly. We really need your expertise. hangs up the phone, looking determined Now, let's get to work, Amenerry. We can't afford any more delays.
points to the whiteboard filled with complex diagrams and notes Okay, Amenerry, here's our current understanding of what went wrong.
starts scribbling on sticky notes We need to revisit the original DNA sequence and identify any potential mutations or flaws that could have triggered the adverse reaction.
snaps her fingers Amenerry, we need to run multiple control experiments to isolate the variable responsible for the adverse reaction.