CLEAN : Emmanuelle Charpentier 'very moved' to receive Nobel Prize in chemistry

The transcript discusses the emotional reaction to receiving a Nobel Prize call, explaining the scientific basis of bacteria and immune systems, and the development of CRISPR-Cas9 technology. It highlights the recognition of female scientists in the field and the impact of their contributions.

What was the speaker's emotional reaction upon receiving the call from Stockholm?

• Angry

• Extremely emotional

• Confused

• Indifferent

What does CRISPR-Cas9 technology allow scientists to do?

• Develop vaccines

• Perform precise genetic modifications

• Create new viruses

• Clone organisms

How do bacteria and archaea resist viruses?

• By hiding from them

• By developing an immune system

• By changing their shape

• By moving to a different environment

What is highlighted by awarding the Nobel Prize to female scientists?

• The decline of science

• The importance of teamwork

• The growing role of women in science

• The need for more funding

What broader trend does the awarding of the Nobel Prize to female scientists reflect?

• A decrease in scientific research

• A focus on environmental issues

• An increase in male scientists

• A shift towards recognizing female leaders in science