Molecules That Heal: Chemistry’s Role in Medicine

Chemistry directly impacts healthcare by enabling the design and synthesis of pharmaceuticals, diagnostic agents, and medical devices. Understanding chemical reactivity, molecular shape, and interactions is key to creating effective drugs and treatments.

Real-World Connections

• Drug molecules are carefully engineered for maximum effectiveness and minimal side effects.
• Diagnostic tests (like blood glucose meters) rely on precise chemical reactions for accuracy.
• Advances in biochemistry have led to innovations like mRNA vaccines.

Chemistry continues to revolutionize medicine, improving quality of life globally.