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Computational Chemistry
We take promising theoretical candidates and chemically synthesize and purify dozens of these each week. As part of this work, we have devised and published several novel synthetic procedures.
Synthetic Organic Chemistry
We take promising theoretical candidates and chemically synthesize and purify dozens of these each week. As part of this work, we have devised and published several novel synthetic procedures.
Molecular Biology
Our biologists then use a variety of assays to test the safety of our promising compounds, and whether they work in biological systems. They also work to find the specific proteins and molecules that lead to the degeneration of brain cells and learn how we can stop them from malfunctioning.
Pharmacology
Successful molecules are then tested in multi-cellular living systems to observe how they will be digested and processed by the body. Exceptional drugs will proceed to human trials.
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