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 Southwest Research Institute has developed an efficient, fully synthetic method to produce scopolamine, a plant-derived compound used to prevent nausea and vomiting from motion sickness and anesthesia. The accomplishment marks the first time SwRI has fully synthesized a drug compound that is naturally derived from plants.

Southwest Research Institute
Dr. Shawn Blumberg

The goals of this project are to conduct vector and human surveillance of Chagas disease, and to propose policies for improved surveillance of this emerging infectious threat to our Service member population who reside and conduct training in potentially high risk areas.

Brooke Army Medical Center
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