Teens Use CRISPR to Improve Lyme Disease Detection and Treatment
TL;DR
Teenagers from Lambert High School in Georgia used CRISPR gene editing to develop a potential early detection and treatment method for Lyme disease, competing internationally at iGEM and achieving notable success, highlighting the importance of youth involvement in biotech innovation.
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