The biggest reason for that her work is a success is because new ideas often develop from unsuccessful experimentation.
The scientific process not only relies on proper experimental methods and determination, but it also is dependent on the failures of the experiments of scientists. When experiments fail, other scientists obtain a guideline of what to do and what not do. This improves their own experiments and helps them move forward.
I believe your answer would be, it is a non-steroid hormone
The answer is 'instinct'. This is innate complex behavior exhibited by an organism that is not learned. Some common examples are dogs shaking themselves dry when wet, honeybee communication via intricate dances, animal courtship behavior during mating season and the building of nests by birds.