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How might an understanding of evolution contribute to the development of new drugs?
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The relatedness of species allows us to observe different types of organism with the expectation that there'll be homologous structures and behaviour in our own species. That way we can form predictions about behaviour on the level of human genetics, and human cell chemistry.
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Why is it important for physicians to have a clear understanding of evolution by natural selection?
Physicians prescribe drugs to the patients.But the pathogens have the propensity to evolve and become "super bugs"(so called because they are drug resistant).This could lead to a bad condition of the disease or might develop some rare form of disease.The common cause of the development of drug resistance is inappropriate dosage of drugs.In that case these drugs act as natural selection agents and could not kill the entire population of pathogens this could lead to the increase in frequency of those resistant forms of pathogens.So if a physican has a clear understanding of evolution by natural selection he will not be careless about the dosage of drugs
What are the current benefits of evolution?
Well, our existence. That's one. Orgasms, that's a product of evolution. Happiness, joy, the instinct to help one another, those are all products of natural selection. We also use evolution to fight against diseases, predict how they're going to change and so on. Evolution also ensures that the various changing ecosystems in the world don't come crashing to a halt and cut short our food supply, that's nice. If you mean our continued evolution, we're getting smarter (though at a depressingly slow rate), taller, and we're adapting to changes in our diets.
What is the difference between pharmacology and pharmacy?
A pharmacologist studies what a drug does to a body and also what the body does to a drug. A pharmacist will deal with the end products of a pharmaceutical industry - namely mix, supply and advise dosages of drugs. A pharmacologist will research drugs and aim to produce new drugs for the pharmacist to play with. Study pharmacy if you want to work with people. Study pharmacology if you want to get into pharmaceuticals.
What characteristics of viruses do you think have made finding drugs to attack them?
this could be that they help the drugs get infected with something that can hurt or kill them
Why can't I buy drugs?
Because the government want's to control every movement in your daily life, that's why you can't buy drugs.
How might the understanding of evolution contribute to the development of new drugs?
The relatedness of species allows us to observe different types of organism with the expectation that there'll be homologous structures and behaviour in our own species. That way we can form predictions about behaviour on the level of human genetics, and human cell chemistry.
Why is it important for physicians to have a clear understanding of evolution by natural selection?
Physicians prescribe drugs to the patients.But the pathogens have the propensity to evolve and become "super bugs"(so called because they are drug resistant).This could lead to a bad condition of the disease or might develop some rare form of disease.The common cause of the development of drug resistance is inappropriate dosage of drugs.In that case these drugs act as natural selection agents and could not kill the entire population of pathogens this could lead to the increase in frequency of those resistant forms of pathogens.So if a physican has a clear understanding of evolution by natural selection he will not be careless about the dosage of drugs
What did Ozzy Osbourne do to contribute to the public?
Drugs.
What must be understood about cell response in order to develop better treatment for malignant melanoma?
The development of new drugs to treat melanoma depends on a better understanding of the complex processes involved in apoptosis.
Which medical pioneer do you feel contribute the most medicine?
Medication and drugs
What did not a contribute to start of the American Revolution?
drugs, global warming, or the soviet union.
What factors can contribute to a person tendency to become addicted to drugs?
All of these are correct
What factor can contribute to a persons tendency to become addicted to drugs?
All of these are correct
What are the characteristics you must have to be a pharmacist?
you have to be very understanding need study drugs and pharmacist
What is responsible for the evolution of TB strains that are resistant to multiple drugs?
patients not being able to get treat
How does poverty contribute to baby dumping?
When your broke you cant buy drugs or support a baby
What has the author A A Klesov written?
A. A. Klesov has written: 'Glycobiology and drug design' -- subject(s): Drugs, Glycomics, Carbohydrate drugs, Design, Drug development 'Internet' -- subject(s): Chemists, Biography, Internet 'Glycobiology and drug design' -- subject(s): Drugs, Glycomics, Carbohydrate drugs, Design, Drug development
