Includes bibliographical references (pages 111-117) and index.
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Science in hiding -- Growing up in Turin, 1909-1929 -- A budding scientist, 1930-1934 -- Suppressed science in a fascist regime, 1935-1945 -- Concept out of chaos: early findings, 1945-1951 -- Nerve growth factor gets a name and a reputation, 1952-1959 -- NGF comes of age: investigations around the world, 1960-1985 -- The Nobel Prize and beyond, 1986-
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SUMMARY OR ABSTRACT
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Examines the life of Rita Levi-Montalcini, a woman scientist who won the Nobel Prize or her research in neurology.