Researchers at Scripps Research have redesigned fentanyl at the molecular level, challenging decades-old assumptions about…
Browsing: Pharmacology
Pharmacology is the scientific discipline that studies how drugs interact with biological systems. It involves the discovery, chemical properties, biological effects, and therapeutic uses of drugs, encompassing both the beneficial effects and the adverse effects of these substances. Pharmacologists explore the molecular mechanisms by which drugs act in the body to develop new therapeutic agents and improve the efficacy and safety of existing treatments. This field is crucial for the advancement of medicine, enabling the development of new drugs that can treat a wide range of diseases more effectively. Pharmacology is divided into various branches, including clinical pharmacology, which deals with the effects of drugs in humans, and toxicology, which studies the harmful effects of chemicals on living organisms.
New approaches to obesity treatment are emerging as scientists target underexplored metabolic pathways with the…
Widely used acid-suppressing drugs may have hidden effects beyond the stomach. Researchers in Brazil at…
A fast-aging fish revealed how kidneys grow old—and how a common drug slows the damage.…
A new oral compound can reset the circadian clock independent of timing, dramatically speeding recovery…
Proton pump inhibitors are among the most commonly prescribed medications worldwide, but concerns about a…
Scientists at UC Davis created a new class of serotonin-targeting molecules using a light-driven chemical…
Ibuprofen’s anti-inflammatory action may influence cancer risk, but evidence remains complex and routine use for…
A long-established drug with a diverse medical history is drawing new attention for its potential…
A new drug combination shows unexpected synergy against liver fibrosis. A new study reveals that…
New research reveals previously unknown ways opioid receptors can function, opening the door to safer…
Scientists have uncovered how some statins may cause muscle pain by disrupting calcium balance in…
Diabetes drugs may be doing more than managing blood sugar, they could also shape cancer…
Sulthiame reduced breathing interruptions in sleep apnea patients, pointing toward a viable drug treatment. A…
Alternanthera littoralis, commonly called Joseph’s Coat, is native to Brazil’s coastal regions and has a…
New research shows that a low-cost medication can prevent serious complications in ventilated ICU patients…
A first-of-its-kind oral drug boosts muscle metabolism to improve blood sugar and body composition is…
Each year, acetaminophen poisoning sends about 56,000 people to U.S. emergency rooms. A CU Anschutz…