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Tiny Code, Big Impact: mRNA Vaccines Explained
mRNA vaccines burst onto the global stage during COVID-19—but their real story is just getting started. These next-gen shots don’t just train your immune system—they’ve rewritten the playbook for how we fight disease. Let’s learn how these vaccines work and why this...
NIH Funding Explained
The National Institutes of Health (NIH) has been the quiet powerhouse fueling America’s biomedical research engine. With a hefty annual budget ($47 billion in 2025), NIH funds everything from basic biology to life-saving therapies, making it a critical player in...
Transgenic Mice Explained
Transgenic mice—genetically modified mice with added or deleted genes—are the unsung heroes of drug development. These tiny lab warriors help scientists understand diseases, test drugs, and even produce monoclonal antibodies used as medicines. If there’s a scientific...
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!
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