Middle Schooler Uncovers Cancer-Fighting Compound in Goose Poop
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A middle school student in Chicago discovered a new cancer-fighting compound, orfamide N, from a bacterium isolated from goose poop during a science outreach program. This bacterium, Pseudomonas idahonensis, also showed antibiotic properties, inhibiting the growth of certain bacteria. The discovery highlights the potential of educational programs in contributing to scientific research and the ongoing search for new antibiotics and cancer treatments.
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