Japan after discovery of DNA contamination by McKernan
Introduced to Japan by Mr. molbio and Mr. Arakawa in Mar-Apr 2023
- 2023/03/13 Mr. molbio introduced to Japan as PlasmidGate
- 2023/04/05 Arakawa also explains the DNA contamination issue in a NOTE
- Murakami x Arakawa dialogue will be made public.
First, in March 2023, Mr. molbio [introduced to Japan as PlasmidGate](https://twitter.com/molbio08/status/1635039894371463168), and in April 2023, Mr. Arakawa explained the DNA contamination issue in a note. Also, a dialogue between Murakami and Arakawa discussing DNA contamination is scheduled to be published.
解説/Explanation
This section will explain the developments in Japan after the discovery of DNA contamination by McKernan.
McKernan: "There was a big fuss over the argument that it would be better not to spread the experiment.
- Nitta: "It is better not to spread this story based solely on Dr. Kevin's transmission."
- Mr. Miyazawa of Kyoto University concurred.
- Fujikawa disagrees that Nitta's proposal is illogical.
- Both Arakawa's NOTE and Nitta's Twitter feeds are in an uproar
Fujikawa and others objected to Nitta's recommendation, saying it was unscientific and illogical. This led to a controversy among the groups opposed to mRNA vaccine as to whether it should be spread or not, and both Arakawa's notebook and Nitta's Twitter account were in an uproar.
解説/Explanation
Nitta of Tokyo University suggested that we should not spread the McKernan experiment. Miyazawa of Kyoto University concurred.
2023/04/15 Murakami x Arakawa, DNA contamination allegation dialogue published.
- In system design, there is the idea of "Fail Safe," which, using a railroad crossing as an example, is designed to be on the safe side, i.e., blocked, in case of failure.
- To put it on the safe side, you have to disclose your concerns.
- If it turns out later that there is no concern, will it damage both of their careers? Aren't you prepared for that?
In system design, there is the idea of "fail safe," which, using a railroad crossing as an example, means that the crossing is designed to be on the safe side in the event of a failure (or failure), i.e., in a blocked state. In other words, to put it on the safe side, you must disclose your concerns.
解説/Explanation
Explain why it is illogical to think that this issue should not be spread because it is not true.