Serendipity in Research: Let's Not Leave It to Chance.

The article presents the story of inventor and researcher Jack Andraka who invented a novel diagnostic for pancreatic cancer as a vivid illustration of what can happen when some is empowered with drive, curiosity and an Internet connecting to cutting-edge research publications. He is speaking out in support of open access and that all research articles should be made freely available online with full reuse rights. It notes how Jack with librarians and researchers are creating real change.