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Alice Stewart  

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  • Born on October 4, 1906, to two British physicians, Ernest and Lucy Naish, Alice Mary Stewart became well known for her tireless scientific research into the carcinogenic risks of X-rays and nuclear radiation. Although her work caused significant controversy during her lifetime, the results of her research are now an accepted facet of modern medical beliefs. [Source: Encyclopedia of Global Health; Stewart, Alice (1906–2002)]

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