Percy Lavon Julian was one of the first African-Americans to receive a doctorate in chemistry and is known for his breakthroughs in the field of chemistry. Specifically he was a "pioneer" in the chemical synthesis of medicinal drugs from plants. He was Note to readers: Some of this post was buried in yesterday's nearly 1,700-word … Read more
On Friday, the Google Doodle honors Percy Lavon Julian — a pioneer in drugs such as cortisone, steroids, and birth control pills — on what would have been his 115th birthday. The chemist is memorable in history beyond his medical discoveries, as he On Friday, the Google Doodle honors Percy Lavon Julian — a pioneer … Read more
Percy Lavon Julian was one of the first African-Americans to receive a doctorate in chemistry and is known for his breakthroughs in the field of chemistry. Specifically he was a "pioneer" in the chemical synthesis of medicinal drugs from plants. He was Today, Google celebrates what would have been the 115th birthday of Percy Julian, … Read more