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Meet Iris Shen, the 17-year-old Texas student who tested potential blood-cancer drugs in clams and her research won $150,000

Source: Times of India
Category: Science
Region: General
Published: August 24, 2026 at 09:16

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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.

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