Pioneering Chemist Percy Julian (1899-1975) is an American chemist who made various vital contributions to modern medicine as a result of experimenting with soybeans. He synthesised a drug called physostigmine, which is used to treat glaucoma. Julian also discovered how to mass produce cortisone and the steroid progesterone, which was used to produce sex hormones. (Oprahdaily)
A Legacy Forged in Steel: Roy Geddes and Ras Camo Inspire a Nation
For decades, the unmistakable sound of the steelpan has echoed through Guyana's festivals, celebrations and communities, telling stories of resilience,...
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