From analgesics to chemotherapy, over the years Medicinal Chemistry has helped treat a range of diseases and pathogens. My reasons for wanting to pursue a career in this field stem from my fascination with how drugs function and recondition imbalances in the human body. How a tiny tablet, so small and insignificant looking, can at times achieve such life-enhancing results. However that simple tablet requires a substantial amount of engineering for it to restore the body’s natural rhythm. After reading
Medicinal or Pharmaceutical Chemistry is a scientific discipline at the intersection of chemistry and pharmacology involved with designing, synthesizing and developing pharmaceutical drugs. Medicinal chemistry involves the identification, syntheses and development of new chemical entities suitable for therapeutic use. The majority of the therapeutic agents are heterocyclic compounds; hence heterocyclic chemistry has become the most prolific area for drug discovery. Based upon the fact, the present
Chemistry has lots of charming facts; one such is hetero cyclic compounds. Heterocyclic compounds are organic compounds that contain a ring structure containing atoms in addition to carbon, such as sulfur, oxygen or nitrogen as the heteroatom. The ring may be aromatic or non-aromatic. Every first step of life starts with hetero-cyclic compounds. Every man's potential to think, intelligence, behavior, character depends on his gene. The basic skeleton of the genetic material (DNA) is made up of heterocyclic
I am expecting my Master’s degree in Medicinal Chemistry from Duquesne University (Pittsburgh, PA) in just a few months, and hopefully the following information will allow me to go one step further in pursuing admission into the M.S. program in Biostatistics at the University of XXXXX. My career goal is to be a data analyst in health research and policy; where I will be able to apply my knowledge in statistics and pharmacy to make my contribution to the health care industry, and where I can support
Medicinal Uses of Rainforest Plants It is estimated that nearly half of the world's estimated 10 million species of plants, animals, and micro-organisms will be destroyed or severely threatened over the next quarter century due to rainforest deforestation. Rainforest plants are complex chemical storehouses that contain many undiscovered compounds which are a vital part for the growth and development of the world. Therefore, we can only gain access and knowledge to these materials if we study
The Medicinal, Industrial, Recreational, and Commercial Uses of Marijuana "Penalties against possession of a drug should not be more damaging to the individual than the use of the drug itself" said President Jimmy Carter in a message to Congress in 1977 (Family Council on Drug Awareness). Unfortunately, congress did not and has not listened to him. Even though numerous government-sponsored studies have proven that the use of the cannabis plant is safe and has many benefits, it is still illegal
we knew as that she died because her parents did not do what the doctor told them to do. I have always trusted my doctor and believed thats the reason the go to school for so many years, to be able to tell you, to recomend and prescribe the best medicinal treatment for what ever it is that ails you but, now our government, not doctors, not my doctors anyway, are not qualified to make any sort of medical decision what-so-ever, are telling me to dis obey my doctors recomendation or they will put me
recreationally and medicinally for centuries. There are numerous accounts of its medicinal qualities in multiple historical artifacts. Its use dates back to 2737 B.C. when the Chinese emperor, Shen Nung, used it for medicinal purposes including malaria, gout, poor memory, rheumatism, and analgesia (Carter et. al., 2003). Eastern Indian documents, in the Atharvaveda, dating back to 2000 B.C. also refer to its medicinal use. The Jamestown settlers cultivated hemp produced by the marijuana plant
upon, and simply enjoyed by millions. This very abundant fruit has had a variety of uses: It has been used for medicinal purposes; for decorations throughout a person's home; and, for the pleasure of eating. The history of the strawberry goes back as far the Romans or maybe as far as the Greeks. In the thirteenth century, the first record of the strawberry was its use as a medicinal herb. It was thought to be good for digestive upset or the curing of gout. A short time later, it was pronounced
Bog Plants and Their Use in Medicine Although most of the modern world does not often resort to bog plants for medicinal uses when there are more widely accessible forms of medicine to treat certain health needs, there exists numerous medicinal uses for bog plants. The various medicinal uses of different bog plants have developed and changed over the course of history. Bog plants were more commonly used by Native Indians as medicine such as the Ledum groenlandicum (Labrador tea) for sore throats
the central nervous system, as well as the peripheral tissue systems. THC can reduce pain, lower body temperature, and enhance appetite. It can also be used for anti-inflammatory, bronchodilatory, and anti-convulsant, which is why THC is used for medicinal purposes. THC is used as a popular treatment for glaucoma by reducing ocular pressure, and for neurological disorders such as multiple sclerosis, Huntington's Disease, and spinal cord injury (4). The THC acts on the receptors of the endocannabinoids
Lavoisier is the father of modern chemistry. George Sarton argues that it is Lavoisier “who delivered the death blow to the Aristotelian elements and the Paracelsian principles.” . In contrast, David L. Tenney proposes that it is Robert Boyle and his book “The Skeptical Chymist [that] marks the beginning of modern chemistry. Both scholars, however, fail to recognize the contributions of Lady Ranelagh, a 17th century natural philosopher. in the development of chemistry. I claim, in line with Paul Walden
use of marijuana for medicinal purposes. It was no burnt-out ex-hippie who penned the letter. The concerned citizen was none other than the current Speaker of the House of Representatives, Newt Gingrich. He was co-sponsoring a bill intended to end the Federal prohibition on marijuana as medicine. He has since abandoned support for such initiatives and begun to deal in the sort of hypocrisy and misinformation that is typical of the federal government's policy toward medicinal marijuana. Gingrich's
education requirement to become a chemist is a college degree such as B.S in chemistry or a B.A degree in chemistry, you can major in chemistry or a related discipline, such as physical science, life science or engineering. Required courses
The New Alchemy Alchemy cannot be easily defined due to the multiplicity of its definitions and the variety and diversity of its conceptions. It is often described as a religious and spiritual based science, most closely related to chemistry. Despite the connotations of mysticism, alchemical practice played an important role in the evolution of modern science. Alchemy itself is no longer practiced but there are modern day fields that could be considered the new alchemy. I believe alternative medicine
I should take chemistry to get ahead in my education. Unfortunately, I really struggled with it and couldn’t comprehend a thing! I love the thought of caring for others and I can’t wait to be a nurse in the future. I knew that chemistry was a big part of being a nurse but I had no idea chemistry was so hard, especially at the college level. If you’re a struggling nursing student enrolled in a chemistry class, you probably ask yourself every day why it is necessary to take chemistry when you want
Chemistry is a type of science which is found every where. Chemistry has played a crucial role in the history of India as in the 18th century Ayurveda. In ancient India, chemistry was called Rasayan Shastra, Rasa-Vidya, Rasatantra and Rasakriya all of which roughly mean 'Science of liquids'. There also existed chemical laboratories and chemicals works, which were called Rasakriya-nagaram and Rasakriya-shala, which literally mean 'School where liquids are activated'. The history of science and technology
MTSU Chemistry Major ~ Overview and Career Opportunities Welcome to the MTSU Chemistry! I know this is an exciting time after high school graduation, yet also a time to start your first step towards your career. Here at MTSU, we work hard to make sure our students find great opportunities in professional jobs and further education. For those pursing an undergraduate degree as a prospective Chemistry student, we would like to tell you a few things about the Chemistry Department at MTSU as we offer
1. Introduction Heterocyclic chemistry is the branch of chemistry dealing with the synthesis, properties and applications of heterocycles. The name comes from the greek word “heteros” which means “different”. Any of a class of organic compounds whose molecules contain one or more rings of atoms with at least one atom (the heteroatom) being an element other than carbon, most frequently oxygen, nitrogen, or sulfur [1]. The most common heterocycles are classified in aliphatic and aromatic molecule.
The Profession of Biochemistry “If cancer is to be cured, the earth’s pollution cleaned up, or the aging process slowed, it will be biochemists . . . who will lead the way” (“Biochemists” 13). Biochemistry is the profession of studying the chemistry of living things and using that knowledge to solve real world problems (13). This career is a demanding but interesting job. After researching biochemistry, I found that it is a field with a very diverse set of responsibilities, working conditions