screening

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The compound AP503 was discovered using computer-based screening methods that help scientists quickly identify molecules that can activate specific receptors.

From Science Daily • Apr. 6, 2026

An international team of researchers from Bochum and Heidelberg in Germany and Beijing in China identified the drug while screening a collection of antiviral compounds.

From Science Daily • Apr. 6, 2026

Each year, up to 35% of students fail the screening, meaning they likely have a vision problem.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 4, 2026

Autism researchers and advocates are working toward developing better screening tools, safety plans, therapies and prevention strategies.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 1, 2026

“I mean, we get all the movies that go to theaters. We have a screening room, and we...just pay for them or whatever. I actually don’t know how it works.”

From "Turtles All the Way Down" by John Green