What role does media play in shaping public perceptions of biotechnology?

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News outlets, films, and even TikTok can amplify biotech breakthroughs or stoke unfounded fears. How has coverage of gene editing, CRISPR therapies, or lab-grown meat influenced public opinion in your country? Do sensational headlines help fund research, or do they fuel skepticism? What responsibility do journalists and content creators bear in accurately conveying risks and benefits?