Tag: Biosynthesis

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Max Planck Institute in Jena solves centuries-old mystery surrounding malaria drug quinine

19. March 2026 by Reporter1

Symbolbild: Max-Planck-Institut in Jena knackt jahrhundertealtes Rätsel um Malaria-Wirkstoff Chinin

Jena, March 19, 2026 – An international research team led by Jena has achieved a historic breakthrough. Scientists have solved the centuries-old mystery of how the cinchona tree produces the life-saving malaria drug quinine.