Ep. 116: Drug Discovery for India

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Oct 23, 201901:12:24News & Politics

How is a new drug discovered or invented? What does it take for medicine to go from a small idea in a research lab all the way to your local pharmacy? How can we develop new medicines for India and Indian ailments? Pavan...

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