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Describe the process of discovery and development of new medicines, including preclinical and clinical testing.
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Communicable diseases
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Discovery and development of drugs
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Describe the process of discovery and development of new medicines, including preclinical and clinical testing
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What are process of discovery and development of new medicines, including preclinical and clinical testing?
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In Biology, this page helps you answer questions about process of discovery and development of new medicines, including preclinical and clinical testing within Communicable diseases. Focus on the key process, correct scientific terms, and how the idea links to exam-style questions. Key terms to check are preclinical testing and clinical testing.
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- preclinical testing: The stage in drug development where new medicines are tested on cells and animals to assess safety and efficacy before human trials.
- clinical testing: The phase of drug development that involves testing new medicines on human participants to evaluate their safety, effectiveness, and optimal dosing.
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Misunderstanding the Testing Phases: Clarify that preclinical testing occurs in the lab and on animals to assess safety, while clinical testing involves human trials to evaluate effectiveness and side effects.
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