Parasite. 2011 Aug;18(3):215-8.

From bark to weed: the history of artemisinin.

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In the 1970's, in China, some brilliant and courageous scientists carried out a research programme, which lead to the discovery of artemisinin derivatives and new quinoleines that are used today, in combination, as first line treatment of malaria.

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