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Developing a Molecule to Save Lives
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A father discovered a molecule that could help his daughter's rare disease, but it was unrealistic for Glaxo Welcome to develop it. They developed it independently and over time paid more than a billion dollars in royalties and saved thousands of lives.
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A father approaches a scientist with hope for a molecule that has potential to alleviate symptoms associated with Pulmonary Artery Disease.
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Summary
A father approaches a scientist with hope for a molecule that has potential to alleviate symptoms associated with Pulmonary Artery Disease. The molecule in question could reduce pressure between the lungs and heart, which is the main pulse point that it addresses specifically.
ChapterDeveloping a Molecule to Save Lives
Episode#487: Dr. Martine Rothblatt — A Masterclass on Asking Better Questions and Peering Into the Future
PodcastThe Tim Ferriss Show
Developing a successful molecule for pharmaceutical purposes has odds lesser than one in 100.
29:26 - 31:20 (01:53)
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Developing a successful molecule for pharmaceutical purposes has odds lesser than one in 100. Despite this, a molecule developed by a pharmaceutical company has generated a revenue of a billion dollars per year while saving thousands of people's lives.