Pharmaceuticals

Old drugs, new uses
Can technology accelerate the repurposing of known drugs? AI and ML may show the way.
A whole new way of looking at medicine: Siddhartha Mukherjee
A deeper understanding of the cellular basis of disease raises hopes of curing hitherto-incurable diseases, says Siddhartha Mukherjee.
Taking root
Indian scientists are turning to medicinal plants for new drugs to treat diseases such as dengue and diabetes.
Great snakes!
The sole snakebite antidote in use in India is ineffective against most venoms. The good news is that researchers are looking for solutions.
OMG, it's omega-3!
The sharpened pharmaceutical gaze on Omega-3 Fatty Acids is a game-changer for the controversial nutrient that is hailed as a miracle pill.