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Medicines that Glow: Radiopharmaceuticals Explained
Radiopharmaceuticals Explained
Small Patient Populations, Big Challenges: Rare Disease Explained
With over 7,000 rare diseases affecting more than 30 million Americans, these conditions—many of them genetic—often lack effective treatments.
Molecule to Marketplace: Pharmaceutical Commercialization Explained
Pharmaceutical commercialization is like the ultimate relay race: it takes groundbreaking science and sprints it across the finish line to improve lives.
Biotech’s Rising Star: Peptide Drugs Explained
These tiny proteins pack a therapeutic punch with precision and fewer side effects. Let’s take a closer look at peptides in this week’s Primer!
NIH to IPO: Biotech Start-ups Explained
Ever wonder where biotech start-ups get their big, bold ideas? Biotech innovation often starts in academic labs—usually funded partially by the National Institutes of Health (NIH).
Science, Hacks, and Magic: Drug Discovery Explained
Discovering drugs isn’t a one-size-fits-all process. It’s a mix of strategies, blending creativity, science, technology, and even luck. Click to learn more.
Tiny Superheroes: Antibodies Explained
Antibodies are the unsung heroes of your immune system, defending your body against harmful invaders with the precision that rivals the most advanced military technology. Let’s take a closer look!
Chill to Terrifying: Biosafety Level 1-4 Explained
Ever wonder how scientists keep the bugs in the lab from wreaking havoc on the world? Enter Biosafety Levels 1–4 (BSL). A Biosafety Level is a set of strict precautions that dictate how scientists work with infectious microbes in the lab.
Who Ya Gonna Call: CROs, CMOs, and CDMOs Explained
Biotech is full of acronyms that sound like a secret handshake: CDMO, CMO, CRO—confused yet? Let’s break it down and make you look like the smartest person in the room.
I’m Dreaming of a Glow-in-the-Dark Christmas Tree
Imagine a holiday season where your Christmas tree glows naturally—no tangled strings of lights or electricity required. Advances in biotechnology are turning this dream into a reality.
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