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The Uses and Ethical Questions of CRISPR Biotechnology with Soleei Guasp | Teen Scientist

Rayna Malhotra welcomes Soleei Guasp from Durfee High School in Fall River, Mass. to talk about her research at the Broad Institute, using CRISPR gene editing to develop treatments that overcome a cancer patient's resistance to immunotherapy, and also discuss the ethical questions that surround this biotechnology.

Teen Scientist with host Rayna Malhotra brings you groundbreaking innovation in the science, technology, engineering, and mathematics disciplines - entirely from a teenage perspective. Catch it the first Thursday of every month from 6:00 to 7:00 PM following All Things Considered.

(Original air-date: 2/3/22)

Rayna Malhotra, host of Teen Scientist on WDIY aims to bring listeners groundbreaking innovation in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics, entirely from a teenage perspective. She is a junior at Moravian Academy in Bethlehem and wants to pursue a career in pharmacology research and drug development.