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60 Minutes March 7, 2026 1h 29m

Gene editing and clones | 60 Minutes Full Episodes

Summary

Teenagers from Lambert High School are pioneering a new method for detecting and treating Lyme disease using the CRISPR gene-editing technique in the competitive iGEM science competition. Their project, a form of synthetic biology, aims to overcome diagnostic challenges and showcases how young scientists are pushing the boundaries of innovation to solve real-world health problems. The takeaway is that advanced scientific solutions are emerging from unexpected places, driven by youthful ingenuity and determination.

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