the US together to showcase original research.

For his invention, Jin was one of the 2015 ISTS's three first-place winners, alongside fellow students Noah Golowich (who developed a proof in the area of Ramsey math theory) and Michael Hofmann Winer (who studied how fundamental quasi-particles of sound, called phonons, interact with electrons).

In addition to a first-place prize of $150,000, Jin was also awarded the First Place Medal of Distinction for Global Good, which rewards finalists who demonstrate great scientific potential through their passion to make a difference.

The next step, according to Jin, will be confirming that the mutations he uncovered do in fact play a role in disease resistance. In order to do this, he has begun conducting biological experiments to study the mutation's protective mechanisms. When he's notRetiring former teammates motivate Nick Dal Santo for one more push

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Been there: Nick Dal Santo is looking forward to playing finals with his new club, North Melbourne. Photo: Getty Images

Nick Dal Santo gambled by leaving St Kilda for a shot at finals glory and admits the move to North Melbourne needs to pay off soon.

"I was a little bit emotional over the weekend," he said on Tuesday. "Obviously seeing Luke Ball retiring on Friday night and then seeing Lenny Hayes finish up on Sunday, and also Jimmy Gwilt and Clint Jones.

"I've been aware of missed opportunities and all those sort of things in the past, and I think that's a good message for the guys – that you don't get to play finals every year. And you make