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What innovative treatment for malaria did Tu Youyou discover that led to her Nobel Prize?
What innovative treatment for malaria did Tu Youyou discover that led to her Nobel Prize?
In what year did Tu Youyou receive the Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine?
In what year did Tu Youyou receive the Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine?
Which derivative of artemisinin is known for its increased potency in treating malaria?
Which derivative of artemisinin is known for its increased potency in treating malaria?
What method did Tu Youyou utilize to isolate artemisinin from herbs?
What method did Tu Youyou utilize to isolate artemisinin from herbs?
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Satoshi Ōmura's Nobel Prize-winning research focused on discovering which drug?
Satoshi Ōmura's Nobel Prize-winning research focused on discovering which drug?
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Approximately how many people annually benefited from artemisinin-based treatments?
Approximately how many people annually benefited from artemisinin-based treatments?
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Which ancient practice played a key role in Tu Youyou's discovery of artemisinin?
Which ancient practice played a key role in Tu Youyou's discovery of artemisinin?
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What is the approximate age of the herbal recipes that provided a foundation for Tu Youyou's research?
What is the approximate age of the herbal recipes that provided a foundation for Tu Youyou's research?
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In addition to being the first Chinese woman to win the Nobel Prize in Medicine, what other distinction did Tu Youyou hold?
In addition to being the first Chinese woman to win the Nobel Prize in Medicine, what other distinction did Tu Youyou hold?
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Flashcards
Artemisinin
Artemisinin
A compound discovered by Tu Youyou, effective in treating malaria.
Tu Youyou
Tu Youyou
Chinese scientist who discovered artemisinin and won the 2015 Nobel Prize.
Nobel Prize in Medicine 2015
Nobel Prize in Medicine 2015
Awarded to Tu Youyou for discovery of artemisinin in malaria treatment.
Dihydroartemisinin
Dihydroartemisinin
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Malaria treatment impact
Malaria treatment impact
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Traditional Chinese medicine
Traditional Chinese medicine
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Combination therapy
Combination therapy
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Satoshi Omura
Satoshi Omura
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Significance of Tu Youyou's work
Significance of Tu Youyou's work
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Study Notes
Nobel Prize for Artemisia Annua
- Awarded to Tu Youyou in 2015
- Recognized for discovering artemisinin, a life-saving antimalarial drug
- Was 85 at the time of the award
- Shared the prize with Satoshi Omura and William C. Campbell
Artemisia Annua Discovery
- Tu Youyou researched traditional Chinese medicine
- Investigated Ge Hong's 1600-year-old manuscript on medicinal plants
- Developed a method of extracting artemisinin from the plant using low temperature ethanol and ethyl ether
- Tested 240,000+ compounds worldwide prior to the discovery of artemisinin
- Clinical trials in 1973 and the drug was licensed for use in 1986
- Discovered a compound that was 10 times more potent than artemisinin
Impact of Discovery
- 198 million people treated annually with artemisinin combination therapy
- The combination therapy is used to treat malaria
- Tu is the first Chinese woman and person to win the Nobel Prize in Medicine
Other Important Figures
- Satoshi Omura: Japanese biochemist, who used natural substances to discover the drug ivermectin.
- William C. Campbell: contributed to the development of antiparasitic medicines using natural sources.
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Explore the groundbreaking discovery of artemisinin by Tu Youyou, which earned her the Nobel Prize in Medicine in 2015. This quiz delves into her extensive research on traditional Chinese medicine, the significance of her findings, and the remarkable impact of artemisinin on malaria treatment globally. Test your knowledge about this pivotal moment in medical history!
