Science Common Sense

197 - How do we use chemistry to create medicines?

Chemistry plays a big role in creating medicines. Here's how it works:

1. Scientists find a problem: They look for a disease or illness that needs a new treatment.
2. They study the body: They learn about the disease and how it affects the body.
3. They design a medicine: Using chemistry, they create a special molecule that can fight the disease.
4. They test the medicine: They give the medicine to cells or animals to see if it works and if it's safe.
5. They refine the medicine: They make changes to the molecule to make it work better and safer.
6. They produce the medicine: They use chemistry to make a lot of the medicine, following strict rules to ensure it's safe and effective.

Chemistry helps us understand how medicines work and how to make them. It's like building with LEGO blocks, but instead of blocks, we use tiny molecules to create medicines that can help people feel better.