Pharmacogenomics studies how genetic differences between individuals affect drug response, paving the way for personalized medicine. This enables the selection of the right drug and dose for each patient, thereby increasing the effectiveness of therapy and reducing the risk of side effects.
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Scheele’s green, a pigment based on copper arsenite, gained great popularity in the Victorian era, despite its high toxicity.
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Beta-glucans are natural polysaccharides with proven health benefits, and their therapeutic potential is based on various biological properties depending on their source. With growing scientific interest, they represent a promising addition to a balanced diet and the prevention of chronic diseases.
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Learning can be a very exhausting process, but scientific research shows that certain methods have a better impact on long-term memory and are therefore more effective than other methods.
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The fairytale about the princess and the frog is being explored through the toxicology perspective, speculating the possibility that hallucinogenic O-methyl bufotenin in the frog’s poison could explain the “magic“ behind the transformation of a frog into a prince. Even though this is only mere speculation, it serves as a fusion of the scientific world and fairytales that encourage new, intriguing understandings of classical stories.
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