Protein thermostability calculations using alchemical free energy simulations. (1/3)
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(+info)A case of cellular alchemy: lineage reprogramming and its potential in regenerative medicine. (3/3)
(+info)Alchemy is not a medical term, but rather a philosophical and proto-scientific tradition that aimed to transform base metals into noble ones, such as lead into gold, and to discover a universal panacea or elixir of life. Although alchemy has had an influence on the development of various scientific fields, including chemistry and medicine, it is not considered a medical discipline in itself.
However, there are some concepts and practices in alchemy that have been adopted and adapted by various medical traditions throughout history. For example, the idea of transforming or transmuting substances has been applied to the concept of transforming bodily humors or fluids in order to restore balance and promote health. Additionally, some alchemical texts contain information about medicinal plants, minerals, and other substances that have been used in various medical systems.
Overall, while alchemy is not a medical discipline per se, it has had an influence on the development of certain medical practices and ideas throughout history.