Teens using CRISPR to tackle Lyme disease #shorts

To compete at IGM, you need to use synthetic biology to solve realworld problems. >> Lyme disease cases have doubled over the last decade. >> These teens set their sights on finding a better way to detect and treat Lyme disease, something that has eluded adult scientists for decades.Transmitted by infected ticks, lime can cause arthritis, nerve damage, and heart problems if left untreated. One of the biggest problems with lime is the lack of like being able to diagnose it. So a lot of people will go years l ...