The town of Frisco, Texas, has a reason to be proud today. Indian-American teen Anika Chebrolu, 14, just won a national middle school science competition called the 3M Young Scientist Challenge by discovering a molecule that could potentially lead to life-saving COVID-19 treatment. The molecule is said to be able to bind to a certain protein of the novel coronavirus and prevent it from developing. Editor's Choice: A 14-Year-Old From Atlanta Opened His Own Restaurant & The Line Is Already Out The Door “ Never stop asking questions. Anika Chebrolu She decided to take part in the challenge after she became gravely ill with the flu last year. Fans on Twitter showed their support for the young scientist, including Vice President of India Venkaiah Naidu. Congratulations to 14- year-old Indian-American, Anika Chebrolu from Texas for winning 2020 3M Young Scientist Challenge and a $25,000 prize for her work on potential therapy for #COVID19. pic.twitter.com/oEPIoxn8an— Vice President of India (@VPSecretariat) October 19, 2020 Chebrolu also got $25,000 in her pocket for the historic win. When she grows up, she wants to continue her incredible science journey by becoming a medical researcher and a professor. Over 40 million people worldwide have been infected with COVID-19, so she might just be the hero we all need.
