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Mechanism of Action
Mechanism of action refers to the specific biological process through which the drug treats the underlying cause. It describes the more general response or effect of the drug. It is the interaction that allows a drug substance to produce it pharmacological effect.
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MAR 15, 2020Cell & Molecular Biology
The body's immune system is able to identify the cancerous cells of a tumor and launch an attack against them.Written By: Carmen LeitchMAR 09, 2020Genetics & Genomics
The bacterium Escherichia coli comes in many forms, and researchers have used a harmless strain of it to redesign how th ...Written By: Carmen LeitchMAR 08, 2020Cell & Molecular Biology
Scientists have identified a strategy used by cells to shield them from the toxins that can be released by dangerous bac ...Written By: Carmen LeitchFEB 24, 2020Drug Discovery & Development
Two approved therapeutics for treating leukemia are currently being investigated for treatment-resistant lung cancer. &n ...Written By: Nouran AminFEB 21, 2020Chemistry & Physics
Quantum communication is also known as the "unhackable" way of transmitting any information. Deeply rooted in ...Written By: Daniel DuanFEB 18, 2020Microbiology
The overuse and misuse of antibiotics and the adaptability of microbes has created a problem that people must solve.Written By: Carmen LeitchFEB 17, 2020Chemistry & Physics
An allotrope of carbon, graphene is a two-dimensional (2D) sheet of a nearly endless hexagonal network. In many of the s ...Written By: Daniel DuanFEB 05, 2020Technology
Foodborne illnesses kill 3,000 people on an annual basis. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevent ...Written By: Nouran AminFEB 03, 2020Drug Discovery & Development
Researchers have recently discovered how a powerful class of HIV drugs bind to a key piece of HIV machinery. Their findi ...Written By: Nouran AminJAN 09, 2020Genetics & Genomics
Early life experiences impact how the brain is formed, and creates either a stable, solid foundation for later life, or ...Written By: Carmen LeitchDEC 29, 2019Cell & Molecular Biology
Genetic errors cause many different kinds of diseases, and gene therapy has aimed to relieve those symptoms by ad ...Written By: Carmen LeitchDEC 23, 2019Cell & Molecular Biology
In 2018, around ten million people around the globe were sickened by tuberculosis (TB) and about 1.5 million people were ...Written By: Carmen LeitchDEC 22, 2019Cell & Molecular Biology
A new microscopy technique called holo-tomographic microscopy can generate 3D images and does not require labeling.Written By: Carmen LeitchDEC 12, 2019Microbiology
Sleeping sickness is a threat to public health in some parts of Sub-Saharan Africa.Written By: Carmen LeitchDEC 09, 2019Drug Discovery & Development
The most commonly prescribed diabetic medication for the Type 2 condition is ‘Metformin’—a drug with a ...Written By: Nouran AminDEC 04, 2019Neuroscience
A study from Helsinki University Hospital, Finland suggests that excessive usage of certain antibiotics may increase one ...Written By: Annie LennonNOV 29, 2019Immunology
Destroying human cells compromised by viruses and cancer is the name of the game for so-called “killer” cell ...Written By: Kara MarkerNOV 24, 2019Drug Discovery & Development
Scientists used studies on cell and animal models to reveal insights into lethal childhood brain cancers and find promis ...Written By: Nouran AminNOV 19, 2019Cell & Molecular Biology
Acute pain can progress to chronic pain, which can cause other problems including depression, loss of motivation and sen ...Written By: Carmen LeitchNOV 13, 2019Drug Discovery & Development
In a study published in Scientific Reports, a popular cancer drug, known as ruxolitnib, was found to cause an increased ...Written By: Nouran AminNOV 05, 2019Cell & Molecular Biology
Our skin is a critical protective barrier, and has to constantly replenish and repair itself after damage or just normal ...Written By: Carmen LeitchOCT 30, 2019Drug Discovery & Development
Attention-Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) is a widespread condition with variable underlying causes. A common ther ...Written By: Nouran AminOCT 15, 2019Cell & Molecular Biology
Researchers are learning more about why bright light wakes us up.Written By: Carmen LeitchOCT 08, 2019Neuroscience
Using a brain-controlled robotic suit, a tetraplegic man is able to move his arms and walk. These early results are prom ...Written By: Dr. Nina Lichtenberg
MAR 15, 2020
Cell & Molecular Biology
The body's immune system is able to identify the cancerous cells of a tumor and launch an attack against them.
Written By:
Carmen Leitch
MAR 09, 2020
Genetics & Genomics
The bacterium Escherichia coli comes in many forms, and researchers have used a harmless strain of it to redesign how th
...
Written By:
Carmen Leitch
MAR 08, 2020
Cell & Molecular Biology
Scientists have identified a strategy used by cells to shield them from the toxins that can be released by dangerous bac
...
Written By:
Carmen Leitch
FEB 24, 2020
Drug Discovery & Development
Two approved therapeutics for treating leukemia are currently being investigated for treatment-resistant lung cancer. &n
...
Written By:
Nouran Amin
FEB 21, 2020
Chemistry & Physics
Quantum communication is also known as the "unhackable" way of transmitting any information. Deeply rooted in
...
Written By:
Daniel Duan
FEB 18, 2020
Microbiology
The overuse and misuse of antibiotics and the adaptability of microbes has created a problem that people must solve.
Written By:
Carmen Leitch
FEB 17, 2020
Chemistry & Physics
An allotrope of carbon, graphene is a two-dimensional (2D) sheet of a nearly endless hexagonal network. In many of the s
...
Written By:
Daniel Duan
FEB 05, 2020
Technology
Foodborne illnesses kill 3,000 people on an annual basis. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevent
...
Written By:
Nouran Amin
FEB 03, 2020
Drug Discovery & Development
Researchers have recently discovered how a powerful class of HIV drugs bind to a key piece of HIV machinery. Their findi
...
Written By:
Nouran Amin
JAN 09, 2020
Genetics & Genomics
Early life experiences impact how the brain is formed, and creates either a stable, solid foundation for later life, or
...
Written By:
Carmen Leitch
DEC 29, 2019
Cell & Molecular Biology
Genetic errors cause many different kinds of diseases, and gene therapy has aimed to relieve those symptoms by ad
...
Written By:
Carmen Leitch
DEC 23, 2019
Cell & Molecular Biology
In 2018, around ten million people around the globe were sickened by tuberculosis (TB) and about 1.5 million people were
...
Written By:
Carmen Leitch
DEC 22, 2019
Cell & Molecular Biology
A new microscopy technique called holo-tomographic microscopy can generate 3D images and does not require labeling.
Written By:
Carmen Leitch
DEC 12, 2019
Microbiology
Sleeping sickness is a threat to public health in some parts of Sub-Saharan Africa.
Written By:
Carmen Leitch
DEC 09, 2019
Drug Discovery & Development
The most commonly prescribed diabetic medication for the Type 2 condition is ‘Metformin’—a drug with a
...
Written By:
Nouran Amin
DEC 04, 2019
Neuroscience
A study from Helsinki University Hospital, Finland suggests that excessive usage of certain antibiotics may increase one
...
Written By:
Annie Lennon
NOV 29, 2019
Immunology
Destroying human cells compromised by viruses and cancer is the name of the game for so-called “killer” cell
...
Written By:
Kara Marker
NOV 24, 2019
Drug Discovery & Development
Scientists used studies on cell and animal models to reveal insights into lethal childhood brain cancers and find promis
...
Written By:
Nouran Amin
NOV 19, 2019
Cell & Molecular Biology
Acute pain can progress to chronic pain, which can cause other problems including depression, loss of motivation and sen
...
Written By:
Carmen Leitch
NOV 13, 2019
Drug Discovery & Development
In a study published in Scientific Reports, a popular cancer drug, known as ruxolitnib, was found to cause an increased
...
Written By:
Nouran Amin
NOV 05, 2019
Cell & Molecular Biology
Our skin is a critical protective barrier, and has to constantly replenish and repair itself after damage or just normal
...
Written By:
Carmen Leitch
OCT 30, 2019
Drug Discovery & Development
Attention-Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) is a widespread condition with variable underlying causes. A common ther
...
Written By:
Nouran Amin
OCT 15, 2019
Cell & Molecular Biology
Researchers are learning more about why bright light wakes us up.
Written By:
Carmen Leitch
OCT 08, 2019
Neuroscience
Using a brain-controlled robotic suit, a tetraplegic man is able to move his arms and walk. These early results are prom
...
Written By:
Dr. Nina Lichtenberg