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Cancer vaccines are no longer science fiction. Unlike traditional vaccines that prevent disease, cancer vaccines train your immune system to attack tumors. And biotech companies are intensifying their efforts with a growing list of shots — some already FDA-approved,...
Precision medicine is flipping the script on healthcare. Instead of the one-size-fits-all model, it delivers tailored treatments based on your genes, environment, and lifestyle. Thanks to AI, cheaper DNA sequencing, and rising consumer interest in personalized...
Cancer isn’t just a collection of rebellious cells—it’s a full-blown ecosystem. The tumor microenvironment (TME) is the chaotic community where cancer cells thrive, manipulate their neighbors, and plot their next move to create more trouble. Understanding the TME is a...
Utah just became the first U.S. state to ban mandatory fluoride in public drinking water, with a new law taking effect on May 7, 2025. Cities can still add it, but the state’s no longer calling the shots. Fluoride is like a suit of armor for teeth and rebar for your...
The buzziest weight loss drugs today—think Ozempic, Wegovy, and Mounjaro—weren’t discovered so much as stumbled upon. It turns out that scientists were trying to figure out diabetes, and instead, they found a way to slim us all down. Let’s dig in. What It Is GLP-1...
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...
Radiopharmaceuticals 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!
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!
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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