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Unstoppable: Tu Youyou

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Healing Amidst Chaos

This chapter explores the intersection of traditional Chinese medicine and the political landscape of 1950s China during the Cultural Revolution. It highlights the challenges faced by scientists, particularly their quest to find a malaria cure while navigating the pressures of Mao's regime, ultimately leading to a pivotal discovery from ancient texts.

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