magic bullets, part 1 and 2 Flashcards
What disease did the first magic bullet cure?
Syphilis
What year was the first Magic bullet discovered?
1909
How did Behring help the discovery of the first magic bullet?
Emil von Behring, proposed that researchers should develop specific drugs to target specific germs, attacking the cause of the disease directly, rather than treating the symptoms.
What is a magic bullet?
A chemical and dye that targets a specific disease
What was the difference between the first and second magic bullet?
The second magic bullet could treat a wide range of disease.
In what year was the second magic bullet discovered?
1932
What was the first magic bullet called?
Salvarsan 606
What disease was Gerhard Domagk trying to cure in 1932?
Blood poisoning
Why was the first magic bullet important?
It was the first chemical cure
