12/01/2026
🔬As we saw in the first episode, identifying a promising molecule is only the first step. Before a medicine can be given to patients, we must ensure that it is safe and effective. That’s where preclinical research comes in.
🧫 In this stage, scientists study how the molecule behaves in controlled environments. Through in vitro and in vivo testing, scientists assess the molecule's safety, toxicity, and pharmacological properties, to determine if it is ready for human trials.
🔍 After several years of rigorous testing, the results are compiled, and the discovery is patented to protect the innovation as it moves toward the next big step: clinical research in humans.
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