
Let’s Make a Model
How does a specific active ingredient behave in the body? How quickly is it absorbed? What breakdown processes are involved? How is it eliminated via the kidneys? And of course, does it show the desired efficacy? All these questions are crucial for researchers developing new drugs. In the search for answers, systems biologists at Bayer Technology Services are becoming increasingly better at simulating processes in organisms with the help of computer models. This know-how can prevent bad investments and also benefit patients participating in clinical trials.