Yi Rao , Daqing Zhang , Runhong Li
Tu Youyou and the Discovery of Artemisinin: 2015 Nobel Laureate in Physiology or Medicine
- ISBN 13:
- 9789813109896
- author:
- Yi Rao , Daqing Zhang , Runhong Li
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- World Scientific Publishing Company 1 edition
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2016
- Pages:
- 224
- Dimensions:
- 1.3 x 15.2 x 22.9 cm
- Genre:
- Health, Family & Lifestyle, Medical & Healthcare Practitioners, Internal Medicine, Yi Rao, Daqing Zhang, Runhong Li,Tu Youyou and the Discovery of Artemisinin: 2015 Nobel Laureate in Physiology or Medicine,World Scientific Publishing Company,98131098
- Condition:
- New
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Description
Tu Youyou and the Discovery of Artemisinin is the story of a groundbreaking discovery that has saved millions of lives worldwide. In 1964, Chairman Mao instructed Chinese researchers to find a cure for malaria, a disease that had long plagued the military and civilians in endemic regions. The book chronicles the years of painstaking research that followed, from the initial search for effective anti-malarial drugs to the successful extraction of artemisinin from the plant Artemisia annua. Through a combination of first-hand accounts and detailed research, this book sheds light on the contributions of the many organisations, scientists, doctors, and individuals who played a crucial role in the discovery and clinical testing of artemisinin. It also provides a unique insight into the challenges of carrying out such an extensive research project during the tumultuous years of the Cultural Revolution. This book includes the translation of Professor Tu Youyou's 2015 Nobel Lecture, offering a personal perspective on her remarkable journey.
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