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Texas teen wins $150,000 science prize for testing cancer drugs in clams

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Iris Shen, a 17-year-old from Texas, has won $150,000 in a prestigious science competition for her innovative cancer research. Her study explored the potential of using clams as a testing ground for blood cancer treatments. Shen found that clams respond to these drugs in ways that closely mirror human cell behavior. Her findings position marine bivalves as a cost-effective and ethically sound alternative to traditional animal testing methods.

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