New research on tadpoles shows that the FDA-approved drug donepezil induces a reversible torpor-like state…
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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.
Researchers at Mainz University have discovered a natural compound that could potentially serve as a…
A team of researchers from the Institute for Bioengineering of Catalonia (IBEC) has developed light-activated…
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About 15% of individuals stopping antidepressants face discontinuation symptoms, with severe cases in 3%. This…
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Using a machine-learning algorithm, researchers can predict interactions that could interfere with a drug’s effectiveness.…
Scientists at St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, collaborating internationally, used data science, pharmacology, and structural…
Researchers have created an artificial intelligence system capable of predicting where a drug molecule can…
The ‘reactome’, an AI-powered platform developed by Cambridge and Pfizer, revolutionizes drug design by accurately…
Cytisine, a generic smoking cessation aid, has been shown to double the success rate of…
Neurons communicate through chemical signals known as neurotransmitters. Researchers at St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital,…
First trial to directly compare effects of treatments on mental and physical health shows clear…
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Artificial intelligence is becoming increasingly important in drug discovery. Advances in the use of Big…
Researchers have developed a potential depression treatment that demonstrates both stress-relieving and anti-depressant effects with…