SMRTR Science & EngineeringAug 18, 2025Forbes

Growing Almost Anything From Almost Anything

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Scientists are using AI to design and manipulate genetic materials in revolutionary ways. David Kong's TED Talk reveals how researchers can now edit DNA, build genetic circuits, and create living artwork using programmed bacteria, with applications ranging from pathogen detection to environmental monitoring. This cutting-edge work, involving diverse students from high schoolers to retirees, can now be conducted remotely from almost anywhere in the world.

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