Chicago Student's Bird Poop Project Unveils Cancer-Fighting Compound

A middle school student from Chicago, Camarria Williams, discovered a new compound in goose droppings that slows the growth of melanoma and ovarian cancer cells during a science project with the University of Illinois Chicago. Her findings, part of a program engaging youth in STEM, have been published in ACS Omega. The discovery highlights the potential of integrating educational programs with scientific research, though the CDC advises caution when handling bird droppings due to health risks.