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Pharma looks for quantum leap in drug development

The article from MSN discusses how the pharmaceutical industry is increasingly turning to quantum computing to revolutionize drug development. Quantum computing promises to solve complex problems much faster than classical computers, potentially accelerating the discovery and development of new drugs. Companies like Google, IBM, and pharmaceutical giants such as Merck and Novartis are investing in or partnering with quantum computing firms to tackle challenges like protein folding, molecular simulations, and optimization of drug candidates. This technology could drastically reduce the time and cost associated with bringing new drugs to market by enhancing the efficiency of drug discovery processes, from identifying potential drug compounds to understanding their interactions at a molecular level. However, the article also notes that quantum computing is still in its nascent stages, with significant technical hurdles to overcome before it can be fully integrated into mainstream pharmaceutical research.

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[ https://www.msn.com/en-us/science/chemistry/pharma-looks-for-quantum-leap-in-drug-development/ar-AA1wQumH ]