drugs

Google's project to extend life, Calico, announces $1.5 billion research center

Posted in Business on 4th Sep, 2014
by Alex Muller

Calico will work with big pharma to create and market new drugs for diseases like cancer and Alzheimer's

Kidney transplant drug halves the early risk of organ rejection

Posted in Medicine on 30th Jul, 2014
by Alex Muller

The drug, called alemtuzumab, also allows a less toxic regimen of anti-rejection drugs to be used after the operation.

Magic Mushrooms Expand Your Mind And Amplify Your Brains Dreaming Areas

Posted in Science on 7th Jul, 2014
by Alex Muller

Psychedelic drugs alter consciousness in a profound and novel way that increases the breadth and fluency of cognition.

Decline in trials for Alzheimer's disease

Posted in Medicine on 3rd Jul, 2014
by Alex Muller

More than 99% of drug trials for Alzheimer's disease during the past decade have failed, according to a study.

New compound to treat depression identified

Posted in Medicine on 22nd Jun, 2014
by Alex Muller

Researchers have identified a compound, hydroxynorketamine, that may treat depression just as effectively as ketamine, without the unwanted side effects.