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GLP
Pharmaceutical
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Sci&Tech
In silico, Chemico, vitro methods: GLP or non-GLP
Good Laboratory Practice (GLP) is a formal regulatory quality system (defined by 21 CFR Part 58 and OECD GLP principles) that governs how nonclinical safety studies are planned, performed, monitored, recorded, archived, and reported. Whether an...
Pharmaceutical
PopSci
Regulation
The 25-Year FDA Novel Drug Approval and Indication Matrix
By analyzing historical data from the FDA’s Center for Drug Evaluation and Research (CDER) alongside prominent industry benchmarks over the past 25 years (2001 to 2025), a clear story emerges. CDER approved 951 novel drugs during this period. However, the...
Pharmaceutical
PopSci
Regulation
The basics about nonclinical toxcitiy study director
What Is a Nonclinical Toxicity Study Director? Before any experimental medicine enters a human body in a Clinical Trial, it must pass a battery of rigorous safety evaluations in the laboratory. At the center of this...
Chemical
Instrument
PopSci
Why C18 Column is the Gold Standard of HPLC
If you’ve ever stepped into an analytical lab, you’ve likely seen a C18 column. Often called the “workhorse” of the laboratory, this single piece of technology handles nearly 80% of all high-performance liquid chromatography (HPLC) separations. I...
Molecule Digest
PopSci
A comparison of several common medical disinfectants
The concept of disinfection, while perhaps not explicitly articulated, has been practiced for centuries. However, the scientific understanding of microorganisms and their role in disease led to a more systematic approach to disinfection in the 19th...
Chemical
PopSci
Sci&Tech
A Personal View on the Business of AI Guided Chemical Synthesis
Observing the growing link between AI and chemical synthesis, the business potential is significant. AI promises faster, safer, cheaper, and more innovative chemical creation. However, widespread commercial use faces hurdles. A key business driver is AI’s...
Industry
Pharmaceutical
PopSci
Are drugs too expensive?
The question of whether prescription drugs are too expensive is a complex one. While there’s no simple answer, it’s clear that the cost of many medications has risen dramatically in recent years. This has led...
Chemical
PopSci
The rising concern of PFAS
PFAS (Per- and Polyfluoroalkyl Substances) are a group of man-made chemicals that are resistant to degradation, meaning they can persist in the water, soil, and air in many regions for a long time. Due to their widespread use...
Industry
Pharmaceutical
PopSci
Regulation
New FDA Regulations for Medication Use During Pregnancy and Lactation
Pregnancy is a special period in a woman’s life. Most medications taken by pregnant women can cross the placenta and enter the fetal body, thereby affecting fetal development. The effects of medication vary depending on the...
Pharmaceutical
PopSci
Common prefixes and suffixes in generic drugs
If you are familiar with some generic drug names, you should already notice a lot of them share the same prefix or suffix. It usually means the same drug class sharing the same prefix or suffix....