RNAispuja

RNAispuja is a term used in fictional and speculative contexts to describe a ritualized observance surrounding RNA interference (RNAi) research and its societal implications. It is not a real laboratory technique; rather, it functions as a literary or theoretical device to explore how science interacts with culture, ethics, and public trust.

The name blends RNAi, the gene-silencing mechanism, with puja, a devotional ritual from South Asian traditions. In these contexts, RNAispuja invites participants to reflect on the promises and risks of gene regulation and to imagine governance and communication practices that accompany powerful technologies.

Practices described in fiction or thought experiments typically include discussions of recent RNAi findings, patient perspectives, and ethical guidelines; symbolic acts such as readings, performances, or art installations may accompany dialogue. No experimental procedures are performed, and the emphasis is on dialogue, consent, and responsible research culture rather than laboratory techniques.

Scholarly and cultural analyses use RNAispuja to examine topics such as access to therapies, informed consent, and the social shaping of science. Critics may argue that such rituals risk mystifying science or masking governance gaps, while proponents see them as tools for inclusive science communication.

As a concept, RNAispuja remains fictional or speculative and is not a recognized protocol in biomedicine. It is most often encountered in literature, exhibitions, or philosophical debate about memory, risk, and responsibility in RNA research. See also RNA interference, puja, science communication.