We Need Better Drugs -- Now

Explore the critical need for accelerated drug development in this 15-minute TED-Ed talk by geneticist and physician Francis Collins. Discover why, despite knowing the molecular causes of 4,000 diseases, treatments are available for only 250 of them. Learn about the importance of systematic drug discovery for both rare and complex diseases, and gain insights into innovative solutions, including repurposing existing medications for new treatments.