Four women whose pioneering contributions to science have been largely overlooked

Key Points

• The aim is to highlight the overlooked achievements of four women in various scientific fields.
• Review of historical contributions in embryology, cellular stimulation, and genetic research.
• Analysis of published works and impact on the scientific community.
• Ethel Browne Harvey and Hilde Pröscholdt Mangold advanced embryology research.
• Ida Henrietta Hyde developed the first microelectrodes for single cell stimulation.
• Marthe Gautier played a crucial role in identifying the genetic cause of Down syndrome.