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Durham science student wins award

Mingjuan Zhang, 18, will take home a $7,500 award as the winner of the International BioGENEius Challenge.

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DURHAM, N.C. — A Durham senior was recognized Wednesday for her work in biotechnology.

Mingjuan Zhang, 18, will take home a $7,500 award as the winner of the International BioGENEius Challenge.

Zhang presented for her study of the production of biodegradable plastics to a panel of scientists, educators and biotechnology leaders.

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