Author: Dario Graziano
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Jennifer Doudna: A journey of scientific breakthroughs, genes editing and a Nobel Prize
CRISPR, a breakthrough gene editing technique, earned Jennifer Doudna and Emmanuelle Charpentier the 2020 Nobel Prize in Chemistry. Born in Washington D.C. in 1964, Doudna is renowned for her pioneering work in molecular biology and RNA research. Alongside Charpentier, Doudna’s ongoing efforts continue to advance CRISPR’s potential for medical and agricultural applications.
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Quannah Chasinghorse, a Native American walking between the worlds of fashion and activism
Quannah Chasinghorse, a model and activist of Hän Gwich’in and Oglala Lakota descent, gained attention for representing her Native American heritage in the fashion industry. Her journey from Alaska activism to the MET Gala is featured in the documentary “Walking Two Worlds,” showcasing her environmental and Native American rights work. Chasinghorse’s success challenges Western fashion…
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The Story of Susanna M. Salter, the First Woman Mayor of the U.S.
Very often, when telling the history of women’s suffrage, we focus only on the major achievements, telling the stories of the most recognizable activists such as Elizabeth Cady Stanton or Susan B. Anthony. Before the 19th Amendment was ratified by the U.S. Congress and Senate in 1920, women had been fighting for over 150 years…
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Salaria Kea, an African American nurse in the Spanish Civil War
Salaria Kea, born July 13th 1913 in Georgia, the “Empire State of the South”, is the first woman in this series of short articles dedicated to Women’s History Month. Instead of writing about some of history’s better known characters, we have decided to focus on those great American women who forever changed history and whose…