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Tu Youyou - Day 677
Tu Youyou - Day 677
Tu Youyou is a pharmaceutical chemist and malaria researcher (born December 30, 1930) whose work transformed global medicine.
She led a groundbreaking effort to identify artemisinin, now one of the most effective treatments for malaria, a disease that had plagued humanity for centuries. What makes her extraordinary is her ability to bridge traditional Chinese medicine and modern scientific methods, showing deep respect for cultural knowledge while insisting on rigorous experimentation.
Despite working for decades without widespread recognition, she remained dedicated to research that prioritized human lives over personal acclaim. Her discovery has saved millions of people and continues to shape global health efforts today.
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