Experiments in social responsibility

Article Abstract:

The Novartis Institute for Tropical Diseases (NITD) in Singapore, which is a not-for-profit initiative by the Swiss company Novartis, is indicative of a growing trend in successful pharmaceutical companies, which invest in providing greater access to medicines for poorer countries. Limited resources can be made available for such charitable enterprises since returns for investors are of prime importance, but for some neglected diseases a small investment can make a large difference.

Alliances, partnerships, Evaluation, Non-governmental organizations, Nongovernmental organizations, Socially responsible investments, Cooperative agreement for product development, Alliances and partnerships

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Navigating chemical space for biology and medicine

Article Abstract:

The best strategies for identifying small molecules that modulate biological targets are revealed. The discovery of new pharmacological tools depends on the serendipity of screening until more effective design methods are devised.

Science & research, Research, Syphilis, Chemical compounds

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A culture in the balance

Article Abstract:

A brief note on the future of traditional Chinese medicine which is based purely in herbs, in the country that is fiercely embracing modernity is discussed.

China, Health aspects, Medicine, Chinese, Traditional Chinese medicine, Chinese herbal medicine

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