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Biopharmaceutical

Hey kiddo, have you ever gotten sick and needed medicine to help you feel better? Well, some medicines, like antibiotics or insulin, come from living things like plants, animals, or microorganisms (tiny living things that you can't see with your eyes).

Scientists study and create drugs that come from these living things, and that's called biopharmaceuticals. They are special types of medicine that are made using biological processes instead of just chemicals.

Think of it like baking a cake with different ingredients - instead of just sugar and flour, you can use eggs, milk, and butter which all come from living things. Biopharmaceuticals are like using different ingredients to create a special medicine to help people feel better.

These medicines can treat lots of different diseases, like cancer, rheumatoid arthritis, and asthma. They are often very effective and can help people who might not respond to traditional chemical drugs. So, isn't it pretty cool how nature can help us feel better when we are sick?
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