Drug discovery is the process by which new candidate medications are discovered and involves a comprehensive scientific and research-based approach to identifying compounds that may develop into new treatments.
Typically, drug discovery can take over a decade, due to the extensive research, testing, and clinical trials required to ensure safety and efficacy.
The drug discovery process includes target identification, compound screening, lead optimization, pre-clinical trials, and clinical trials. Each of them crucial for progressing towards potential new drugs.
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