The phrase "development of new medicines" means the process of creating and inventing new drugs or treatments to help fight diseases and improve people's health. Full definition
We will also undermine ecosystem functions (e.g., pollination which is critical for food production) and ecosystem resilience (when losing keystone species in food chains), as well as reduce functional diversity (critical for the ability of ecosystems to respond to shocks and stress) and genetic diversity that plays an important role for development of new medicines, materials, and sources of energy. (journals.plos.org)
In 2014, she revealed the agonizing decision - making behind Compassionate Use of unapproved drugs, and in 2016, she reported extensively on drug pricing controversies and the impact of politics on development of new medicines. (cnbc.com)
Findings validate importance of large - scale human genetics effort undertaken by Regeneron Genetics Center; provide target for potential development of new medicines (thestreet.com)