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Science history: Female chemist initially barred from research helps helps develop drug for remarkable-but-short-lived recovery in children with leukemia — Dec. 6, 1954 In December 1954, Gertrude Elion and colleagues described a new compound they had developed that sent children with leukemia into remission. It would guide a new approach to "rational drug design."

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#Science #history: Female chemist initially barred from research helps helps develop drug for remarkable-but-short-lived recovery in children with leukemia — Dec. 6, 1954 | Live Science share.google/Dp31yURsCDoB...

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Honoring #GertrudeElion and her extraordinary work in biochemistry & pharmacology! Her work helped save millions of lives!
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