In today's segment, learn about Gertrude Elion, a biochemist who developed drugs to combat various diseases including those caused by viruses. Sources: "Women in Science: 50 Fearless Pioneers Who Changed the World" by Rachel Ignotofsky <a href='https://www.biography.com/scientist/gertrude-b-elion'>https://www.biography.com/scientist/gertrude-b-elion</a> <a href='https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gertrude_B._Elion'>https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gertrude_B._Elion</a>

In today's segment, learn about Gertrude Elion, a biochemist who developed drugs to combat various diseases including those caused by viruses. Sources: "Women in Science: 50 Fearless Pioneers Who Changed the World" by Rachel Ignotofsky https://www.biography.com/scientist/gertrude-b-elion https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gertrude_B._Elion

In today's segment, learn about Gertrude Elion, a biochemist who developed drugs to combat various diseases including those caused by viruses. Sources: "Women in Science: 50 Fearless Pioneers Who Changed the World" by Rachel Ignotofsky <a href="https://www.biography.com/scientist/gertrude-b-elion" rel="noopener noreferrer">https://www.biography.com/scientist/gertrude-b-elion</a> <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gertrude_B._Elion" rel="noopener noreferrer">https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gertrude_B._Elion</a>

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