Creativity in drug research II

Shelley, Julian H.

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“…Another example comes from the work of Cowan in hypothesising an explanation for some drug-induced hallucinations, sparked off by the analogy between the simple geometric patterns seen in the early stages of hallucination, and similar patterns seen in fluid convection [36]. The initial concept of two histamine receptors, which provoked work leading to the discovery of the highly important H2 receptor antagonist drugs, was sparked by analogies with other substances acting at two sites with different effects [38]. Many other examples may be given.…”

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Information systems and the stimulation of creativity

Bawden

1986

Journal of Information Science

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The nature of scientific creativity from the point of view of information provision is discussed, and the contributions of current information systems assessed. The changes necessary to enable 'formal' library/information channels to play a fuller part in stimulating creativity are discussed. They include: representation of information for detection of analogies, patterns and exceptions; interdisciplinary information, and the role of reviews; creation of an information-rich environment, including peripheral material; extension of browsing capabilities, in both printed and computerized systems; direct involvement of information users; serendipitous use of literature; individually oriented information access; integration of information systems into formal creativity stimulation techniques.The implications of new information technology, particularly for the convergence of formal and informal communication channels, are considered.The necessity for research (theoretical and practical) on these topics is pointed out. A bibliography of 103 references attempts to draw together some of the scattered relevant literature. '

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Information systems and the stimulation of creativity

Bawden

1986

Journal of Information Science

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Creativity in drug research II

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Information systems and the stimulation of creativity

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