During the Second World War American war planners conducted one of the most important medical initiatives of the century and attempted to find a cure for malaria. The project tasked dozens of the country's top research scientists and university labs, and new drugs were tested on mental health patients and convicted criminals. The trials caused hundreds of deaths. The Malaria Project is the complete story behind this dark tale of science, medicine and war.
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During the Second World War American war planners conducted one of the most important medical initiatives of the century and attempted to find a cure for malaria. The project tasked dozens of the country's top research scientists and university labs, and new drugs were tested on mental health patients and convicted criminals. The trials caused hundreds of deaths. The Malaria Project is the complete story behind this dark tale of science, medicine and war.