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David E. Nichols

David E. Nichols is a scientist who studied chemistry and pharmacology. He was best known for discovering how to make a drug called 'Prozac' which helps to treat depression, anxiety, and other mental health problems. He studied how the brain works and figured out how to change the way certain chemicals in our brain work, making it easier to cope with life. He also created medications to help people with cancer, epilepsy, and other conditions. He was a very important scientist who changed many lives.