Yellapragada Subbarow: The Unsung Hero of Modern Medicine. Science has always been shaped by the contributions of remarkable minds, but some of them remain largely unrecognized despite their groundbreaking discoveries. One such figure is Dr. Yellapragada Subbarow (1895–1948) , an Indian biochemist whose research revolutionized medicine. From discovering Adenosine Triphosphate (ATP) , the energy currency of cells, to pioneering antibiotics and chemotherapy drugs , his work has saved millions of lives worldwide. Born on January 12, 1895, in Bhimavaram, Andhra Pradesh, India , Subbarow faced hardships from an early age. His family struggled financially, and he lost close family members to disease, which fueled his passion for medicine. He attended Madras Medical College , where he was deeply influenced by Mahatma Gandhi’s Swadeshi movement . However, his political affiliations and use of khadi (homespun cloth) in medical procedures did not sit well with his British professors, result...
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