Dr. Lin Qingsong and Dr. Wang Jigang, National University of Singapore (IMAGE)

National University of Singapore

Dr. Lin Qingsong and Dr. Wang Jigang, National University of Singapore

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NUS scientists discovered that a combination of artemisinin, which is a potent anti-malarial drug, and aminolaevulinic acid, which is a photosensitiser, could kill colorectal cancer cells and suppress tumour growth more effectively than administering artemisinin alone. This novel combination therapy could also have fewer side effects. From left: Dr. Lin Qingsong and Dr. Wang Jigang

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