14-year-old Millie Pradawong uses AI and CRISPR to make microalgae produce more biofuel

Source: Times of India

Category: Technology

Region: General

Published: August 07, 2026 at 06:57

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Fourteen-year-old Millie Pradawong has developed an AI-powered computational tool that predicts how CRISPR gene editing could improve microalgae for biofuel production. Her project, MACRO, aims to increase oil production without reducing algae growth. A finalist in the 2026 3M Young Scientist Challenge, Millie hopes her work will support future research in clean energy and biotechnology.

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