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What is Edgar Allen famous for?

  • Discovery of vitamin D

  • Discovery of estrogen

  • Discovery of insulin

  • Discovery of penicillin

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Edgar Allen was an American scientist who discovered estrogen in 1923. Estrogen is a hormone that is produced by the ovaries and is responsible for the development of female secondary sexual characteristics, such as breasts and hips. Allen's discovery of estrogen was a major breakthrough in the understanding of female reproductive health and led to the development of new treatments for diseases such as infertility and menopause.
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