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Laughing Gas, Viagra, and Lipitor: The Human Stories Behind the Drugs We Use
Jie Jack Li
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Description for Laughing Gas, Viagra, and Lipitor: The Human Stories Behind the Drugs We Use
Hardback. This is a book on the history of drug discovery that highlights the intellectual splendor of discoverers as well as the human frailty associated with them. Num Pages: 336 pages, 101 halftones, 128 line illustrations. BIC Classification: MMB; MMG; PN. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 242 x 166 x 23. Weight in Grams: 606.
The stories behind drug discovery are fascinating, full of human and scientific interest. This is a book on the history of drug discovery that highlights the intellectual splendor of discoverers as well as the human frailty associated with them. History is replete with examples of breakthrough medicines that have saved millions of lives. Ether as an anesthetic by Morton; penicillin as an antibiotic by Fleming; and insulin as an anti-diabetic by Banting are just a few examples. The discoverers of these medicines are doubtlessly benefactors to mankind - for instance, without penicillin, 75% of us probably would not be alive ... Read more
The stories behind drug discovery are fascinating, full of human and scientific interest. This is a book on the history of drug discovery that highlights the intellectual splendor of discoverers as well as the human frailty associated with them. History is replete with examples of breakthrough medicines that have saved millions of lives. Ether as an anesthetic by Morton; penicillin as an antibiotic by Fleming; and insulin as an anti-diabetic by Banting are just a few examples. The discoverers of these medicines are doubtlessly benefactors to mankind - for instance, without penicillin, 75% of us probably would not be alive ... Read more
Product Details
Publisher
Oxford University Press Inc United Kingdom
Number of pages
310
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2006
Condition
New
Weight
608g
Number of Pages
336
Place of Publication
New York, United States
ISBN
9780195300994
SKU
V9780195300994
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Reviews for Laughing Gas, Viagra, and Lipitor: The Human Stories Behind the Drugs We Use
"Laughing Gas, Viagra, and Lipitor:The Hunam Stories behind the Drugs We Use treats readers to the inspiring tales of discovery of dozens of drugs from digitalis to anesthetics to today's blockbuster pharmaceuticals."
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