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Meet Iris Shen, 17, who tested blood cancer drugs in clams and won $150,000

A talented teen from Texas, Iris Shen, has triumphed in a renowned science contest with her groundbreaking research. By investigating a potential cancer treatment using clams, she discovered that these creatures exhibit effects akin to human cells. Her innovative work highlights marine bivalves as a viable and ethical alternative for animal testing, directly tackling the pressing ethical and financial challenges associated with conventional methods.

Where: Texas

Exact coordinates

texas: 31.970, -99.900

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Meet Iris Shen, 17, who tested blood cancer drugs in clams and won $150,000
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