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Nettie Stevens and the Discovery of Sex Chromosomes

Daniel and Kelly’s Extraordinary Universe

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Unraveling Scientific Credit in the Study of Sex Chromosomes

This chapter examines the pivotal role of Nettie Stevens in the discovery of sex chromosomes, highlighting the challenges she faced regarding scientific recognition. It scrutinizes the relationship between Stevens and her advisor, unraveling themes of sexism and historical biases in the scientific community.

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