The Chemist Alice Ball Pioneered a Treatment for Leprosy in 1915–And Then Others Took Credit for It
It’s bittersweet whenever a pioneering, long overlooked female scientist is finally given the recognition she deserves, especially so when the scientist in question is a person of color. Chemist Alice Ball’s youth and drive – just 23 in 1915, when she discovered a gentle, but effective method for treating leprosy – make her an excellent […]
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