She was only 17 when she came up with an idea that could help save lives.
While most teenagers were focused on school assignments, Dasia Taylor was working on a problem that affects millions of patients worldwide.
Surgical infections can be dangerous.
And they are often difficult to detect early.
So she created something remarkably simple.
Sutures that change color when an infection is present.
Instead of waiting for symptoms to become obvious, the thread itself can provide a warning sign.
A visual signal.
Fast.
Clear.
Potentially life-saving.
Her invention could make post-surgery monitoring easier, especially in places with limited access to medical care.
At just 17 years old, she turned a science project into an innovation that captured global attention.
Proof that groundbreaking ideas can come from anyone, at any age.