Summary:
- A middle school student from North Lawndale, Chicago, made a scientific discovery of a molecule with cancer-fighting properties found in goose poop.
- The student, working with a team of researchers, discovered that a compound in the poop of Canadian geese has the potential to be developed into a new cancer treatment.
- The discovery was made as part of a program that encourages middle school students to engage in hands-on scientific research, highlighting the importance of early exposure to STEM education.