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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.

Therapeutic Antibodies Explained
Antibody therapeutics have revolutionized treatment for many diseases, from cancer to autoimmune disorders. Read on to learn how they work.

Vaccines: Elegant, Powerful, and Lifesaving
Vaccines are the ultimate cheat code for your immune system—arming it to fight deadly germs before you’re ever in danger.

World AIDS Day: Why It Still Matters
December 1 will mark World AIDS Day, a time to spotlight the ongoing fight against HIV/AIDS. HIV doesn’t directly kill people—it’s the opportunistic infections that come with a weakened immune system that are deadly.

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