U.S. lead in synthetic biology is slipping, warns Stanford professor #shorts
60 Minutes·2025-12-07 00:45
Industry Trends & Competitive Landscape - Biotech industry experienced a boom, but America's lead is slipping as China prioritizes synthetic biology [1] - Urgent need for strong American presence and young American leaders in the next generation of biotechnology [2] Scientific Advancements & Potential Breakthroughs - Lambert's project has the potential to be a major scientific breakthrough if further testing is successful [3] - A better diagnostic for Lyme disease has been developed, applicable beyond Lyme disease [3] Technology & Delivery Methods - Lipid nanoparticles are being considered as a delivery method [2]