SMRTR Science & EngineeringDec 3, 2024Interesting Engineering

Middle-school student scientists discover cancer-fighting compound in goose poop

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Chicago middle schoolers, guided by university researchers, found a bacterium in goose droppings that produces orfamide N, which may slow cancer cell growth, demonstrating how community-driven science can inspire young scientists and advance research.

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