Tag: The 1950s
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The molecular mayhem of immunogens, haptens, carriers and adjuvants
First up, the immunogen: the molecular maestro of the immune system, orchestrating a symphony of B-cells and T-cells like a conductor with a grudge. These substances don’t just knock politely on the immune system’s door—they kick it down with the force of a battering ram. Immunogens are a subset of antigens (because “antibody-generating” wasn’t obvious enough)…
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Haldol: The Grim Reaper’s Sidekick
Haloperidol, better known as Haldol, is not just a drug—it’s a cultural artifact of medicine’s darker corners. It has worn many hats: psychiatric savior, hospice workhorse, veterinary tranquilizer, and even a lurking specter in the shadowy world of death cocktails. This report dives deep into the multifaceted (and occasionally unsettling) life of Haldol, from its…
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