This 14-year-old girl won a $25K prize for a discovery that could lead to a cure for Covid-19

[SheltieLover]

https://amp.cnn.com/cnn/2020/10/18/us/anika-chebrolu-covid-treatment-award-scn-trnd/index.html

CNN)As scientists around the world race to find a treatment for the coronavirus, a young girl among them stands out.

Anika Chebrolu, a 14-year-old from Frisco, Texas, has just won the 2020 3M Young Scientist Challenge -- and a $25,000 prize -- for a discovery that could provide a potential therapy to Covid-19.

Anika's winning invention uses in-silico methodology to discover a lead molecule that can selectively bind to the spike protein of the SARS-CoV-2 virus.

"The last two days, I saw that there is a lot of media hype about my project since it involves the SARS-CoV-2 virus and it reflects our collective hopes to end this pandemic as I, like everyone else, wish that we go back to our normal lives soon," Anika told CNN.

More at link.

[JI7]

1. Republicans respond by ridiculing her name

[Bernardo de La Paz]

2. That's all the Cons have got. Anti-science, anti-decency. . . . nt

[Beartracks]

19. Did some Republican already call her "Anika-ka-ka-whatever"?

Wouldn't surprise me.

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[Alice Garoute]

26. Anika Chebrolu

Gdm Beartracks,

You my friend made my morning even brighter with how Repubs will pronounce her name . I just wake up in Seminole County, FL to go cast my first vote . I became a US Citizen after 30 years from Haiti as a teenager. This morning voting is a family affair , because my husband, my daughter who turn 18 in August will cast our votes in person against Orange Cheeto , (we never say his name). For years I drove people in my communities to Polling Station , but Today it will be my turn , and tomorrow ill be back helping driving as many to the polls ..We need to Vote and Vote big against Orange Cheeto.

[Beartracks]

27. A heartfelt congratulations on your citizenship and your first vote!!

And welcome to Democratic Underground!



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[tblue37]

29. Welcome to DU, and thanks for your efforts to help others vote!

[uponit7771]

24. +1

[Tanuki]

3. Impressive! And she is also a dancer.

[SheltieLover]

4. Yes, she is!

[In_The_Wind]

13. She is amazing.

[LymphocyteLover]

23. Awesome! Indian-American girls rule!

[electric_blue68]

5. Yay for her intellect, and dance passion!

[SheltieLover]

6. Ikr!

Amazing!

[Sherman A1]

7. Superb!

And an Amazing Young Lady!

Well Done!

[SheltieLover]

9. I wasn't doing such things at 14, were you?

I really admire her!

[Sherman A1]

11. No, not at all

She is simply amazing.

[SheltieLover]

12. I agree!

I can't even begin to imagine her thought process on this.

[North Shore Chicago]

8. Very smart young lady!

The youth will prevail.

[SheltieLover]

10. Indeed she is!

Destined for a very successful career in medicine, no doubt!

[crickets]

28. What an incredible young woman.

People like her coming up today give me such hope for the future!

[UpInArms]

14. More from your link ...

Anika said she was inspired to find potential cures to viruses after learning about the 1918 flu pandemic and finding out how many people die every year in the United States despite annual vaccinations and anti-influenza drugs on the market.

"Anika has an inquisitive mind and used her curiosity to ask questions about a vaccine for Covid-19," Dr. Cindy Moss, a judge for the 3M Young Scientist Challenge, told CNN.

"Her work was comprehensive and examined numerous databases. She also developed an understanding of the innovation process and is a masterful communicator. Her willingness to use her time and talent to help make the world a better place gives us all hope."

[SheltieLover]

15. She does, indeed, inspire hope!

Ty for posting!

[lostnfound]

16. Clearly need to keep these immigrants out

What an impressive young mind.

[gademocrat7]

17. Brilliant teenager.

She is truly remarkable.

[Vinca]

18. Wow! After reading this I had to wonder - where did I go wrong?

I had a science fair project that was so imbecilic and foolish I've made myself forget it. Anika is an impressive young woman.

[Paper Roses]

20. If this young girls work proves out, she deserves far more.

The millions that would be derived by others(drug makers) makes this $25,000 seem like peanuts. She deserves millions..and a free college education

[SheltieLover]

21. Absolutely!

I hope she gets it all!!!

[Sogo]

22. My first thought...

“...and the drug companies will make billions off her project.”

[LisaL]

31. Discovering a molecule that in theory binds to a protein is a far cry from

actually being able to use it as a drug. I wouldn't worry about somebody making billions just yet.

[LisaL]

32. A computer predicting that a molecule will bind doesn't actually mean that a molecule will bind.

Let alone work as desired. I wouldn't count any chickens before they hatch.

[BannonsLiver]

33. Remind me again what it is that you're doing to combat this virus?

I realize that you’ve chosen to be relentlessly negative anytime someone posts something even faintly positive on the subject of this virus so this is very on brand, but do you ever tire of it? I know others here have.

[BannonsLiver]

36. Ah

So nothing then. Got it.

I’ll go with the smart kid, rather than the Salieri. Thanks.

[LisaL]

37. Yea, it's more fun to discuss imaginary billions of dollars.

Go for it.
By the way once you make you research known, that affects your ability to patent (which is how one would make money off it, if it actually worked).

[usaf-vet]

25. How about we do this. REQUIRE AN IQ test to be a member of CONGRESS or POTUS then disqualify anyone

who scores 90 or below. And qualify anyone who scores 120+. Regardless of their age.

I'm sure we would cleanout some, let's just say some not so bright, current members.

Wisconsin and Texas have at least two prominent candidates.

Enough with putting mentally challenged idiots in charge of running our government.

Congratulation young lady. Our country needs bright leaders.

[lpbk2713]

30. I think when I was fourteen I was still learning to tie my shoes.

[Initech]

38. Ha, I was trying to beat Super Mario Bros 3.

[Lucinda]

34. ❤️ ✿❧🌿❧✿ ❤️

[Initech]

39. Whatever helps kill this POS virus and end this pandemic I'm all for it!

[smirkymonkey]

40. What an amazing girl!

I am so happy for her! I hope she will go very far and I think she will. Well done, Anika!

[KarinaS]

41. Wow that's so impressive