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Discovery of Hormones
The 1902 discovery of secretin by William Bayliss and Ernest Starling reshaped medicine by introducing the concept of chemical messengers, founding endocrinology. This breakthrough directly enables treatment for diabetes, thyroid disorders, and growth abnormalities, benefiting over 200 million people globally. Its legacy includes over 50 hormone-based drugs, cementing it as a pillar of modern pharmacology and a transformative biological insight.
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