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Nettie Stevens: A Legacy Unweaved
This chapter explores the overlooked contributions of Nettie Stevens to the discovery of sex chromosomes, emphasizing the gender bias in the scientific community regarding credit and recognition. It also discusses the historical implications of her work, the challenges of awarding accolades like the Nobel Prize, and the broader context of sexual differentiation in biology.