> On the one hand it's a science: controlled experiments Those experiments are so hilariously expensive these days, and the results are often not actually full

> On the one hand it's a science: controlled experiments Those experiments are so hilariously expensive these days, and the results are often not actually fully published, so good data is often unavailable. > calculated dosages Often calculated based, in large part, on researchers’ vibes and their vibes when designing experiments. > all based on an understanding of low level biology There are many, many drugs with partially or even almost fully unknown mechanisms.