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Developing New Drugs

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Developing New Drugs

There are different types of drugs being developed today:

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Antibiotics

  • Scientists are always trialling new antibiotics for when new strains of resistant bacteria appear.
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Antiviral drugs

  • Viruses are found inside cells. This means it's hard to destroy them without damaging the body’s cells and tissues.
  • Antiviral drugs are used to treat viral infections.
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Painkillers

  • Painkillers are used to relieve the pain caused by an infection.
  • They do not cure diseases or kill pathogens, but they do relieve the symptoms.
  • Aspirin is an example of a painkiller.

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1.1What's in Cells?

1.2Cell Division

1.3Transport in Cells

2Organisation

2.1Principles of Organisation

2.2Enzymes

2.3Circulatory System

2.4Non-Communicable Diseases

2.5Plant Tissues, Organs & Systems

3Infection & Response

4Bioenergetics

5Homeostasis & Response

5.1Homeostasis

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5.4Plant Hormones

6Inheritance, Variation & Evolution

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