China Race On For New Wave Of Novel Drugs

Govt Providing Support

A new drug-hunting initiative funded by the Chinese government will focus on novel therapies for chronic diseases and encourage academia-industry collaboration.

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The Chinese government has kickstarted a new round of national drug-hunting race. • Source: Shutterstock

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