Reflections on the publication of artemisinin chemical structure 40 years ago

To celebrate the publication of a single-page article published40 years ago,the Chinese Science Bulletin recently published a special issue with a collection of 11 papers covering subjects ranging from the history of artemisinin(ART)discovery to recent advances in ART research.Published with the articles are introductories from the journal’s editor-in-chief,Dr.Fu Gao,and the director of

To celebrate the publication of a single-page article published 40 years ago, the Chinese Science Bulletin recently published a spe- cial issue with a collection of 11 papers covering subjects ranging from the history of artemisinin （ART） discovery to recent advances in ART research. Published with the articles are introductories from the journal＇s editor-in-chief, Dr. Fu Gao, and the director of the China Academy of Chinese Medical Sciences, Dr. Boli Zhang. Mr. Bill Gates, co-chair of the Bill ＆ Melinda Gates Foundation, and Mr. Guoqiang Wang, director of the State Administration of Traditional Chinese Medicine of the People＇s Republic of China, also sent notes of support and encouragement.