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Percy Julian (1899–1975) was an acclaimed American chemist and trailblazer in the synthesis of medicinal drugs, particularly those derived from plants. Born in Montgomery, Alabama, he faced racial barriers yet earned his Ph.D. from Harvard University, becoming one of the first African Americans to achieve this feat. Julian's groundbreaking work in the development of cortisone, and the synthesis of the anti-inflammatory agent from soybeans, transformed the pharmaceutical industry. His legacy continues to inspire future generations in science and advocates for diversity in STEM fields.
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"I remember, as a boy of 17 years of age, this was a fascinating thing for me: how we human beings breathe out carbon dioxide into the air, the leaves of plants pick this carbon dioxide up, and the plant gives off oxygen, which we can breathe in and keep our life going."
Percy Julian