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Science News for December 1, 1996


Harvard Researchers Topple Old Premise On Drug Discovery

Researchers at Harvard Medical School have discovered a novel group of compounds without nitrogen that recognize the same molecular targets as common drugs, including Prozac and Ritalin. These experimental compounds appear to be as powerful as their traditional counterparts.

SourceHarvard Medical School·DateDec 1, 1996

Brain Scan Could Help Resolve Controversy Over Diet Drug

Researchers have developed a new imaging technique to visualize brain cells releasing serotonin in humans, potentially resolving the safety debate over two popular diet drugs. The method could provide valuable information on the risks of fenfluramine and dexfenfluramine, and its applications extend beyond diet drug studies.

SourceJohns Hopkins Medicine·DateDec 1, 1996