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Drug discovery still too often relies on expensive trial and error. Researchers from ICTER show there is another way—building ...

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After training as a mathematician and physicist, Felix Wong, PhD, developed a keen interest in biology. He found the perfect fit in the lab of James J. Collins, PhD, at MIT, where he started using ...

At the heart of every biological process, from the replication of cells to the functioning of the human brain, lies the intricate world of proteins. Understanding the structure of these molecules, ...

WASHINGTON, Aug. 20, 2025 — How do you identify something no one has a test for? Designer drugs replicate the effects of known, illicit drugs but evade law enforcement. The chemical structure ...

Medicinal chemistry, also known as pharmaceutical chemistry, is a branch of chemistry focused on the development of new drugs and the improvement of existing ones. It is an interdisciplinary field ...

Opinion: As AI use becomes more frequent in the invention of new drugs, it’s important to determine how it affects who’s ...

How does one identify something no one has a test for? Designer drugs replicate the effects of known, illicit drugs but evade law enforcement. The chemical structure variations that help these ...