From blunderbuss to magic bullet
Article Abstract:
Combinatorial chemistry treats organic molecules as the composition of modules. Modules are examined in all possible combinations with a view to producing 'magic bullet' molecules that act specifically upon a given 'target molecule'. Developments in the science are detailed.
Publication Name: The Economist (UK)
Subject: Business, international
ISSN: 0013-0613
Year: 1998
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High and hooked
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Researchers seeking to explain addictions to food, tobacco, heroin and cocaine are concentrating on the molecular biology of the brain's mesolimbic system. Dopamine receptor proteins may be the key to the mystery.
Publication Name: The Economist (UK)
Subject: Business, international
ISSN: 0013-0613
Year: 1993
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Utterly predictable
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Ways of calculating the shape of protein molecules are examined in detail, including new developments in this field.
Publication Name: The Economist (UK)
Subject: Business, international
ISSN: 0013-0613
Year: 2000
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