Teen's blood cancer drug research wins $150,000 science prize

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17-year-old Iris Shen from The Woodlands, Texas, has received a $150,000 science prize for her cancer research. She tested a novel drug's effects on blood cancer using clams as a model organism. Her findings indicate potential new pathways for future drug discovery. The award highlights the significant contributions of young scientists to medical innovation.

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