Research Notes
Analysis, protocols, and insights from the lab.
Muscle Preservation on GLP-1 Drugs: How to Lose Weight Without Losing Strength
GLP-1 drugs have changed the way people think about weight loss. Medications like semaglutide and tirzepatide are already widely known,…
What Are Peptides? A Crash Course in Benefits, Safety, and Why Peptide Therapy Is Trending
Peptides are short chains of amino acids that help the body send biological signals. Some peptides are FDA-approved medications, while…
BPC-157 Dosing Research: What We Know About Minimum Effective Dose and Human Schedules
BPC-157 is often discussed as a recovery and repair peptide, but there is no FDA-approved human dose and no established…
Novis Peptide News (May 15 2026): The Peptide Boom Meets a New Safety Reckoning
This week’s peptide news centered on safety, regulation, retatrutide demand, injectable peptide culture, and the growing use of peptides among…
How Peptide Dosing Is Titrated in FDA Clinical Trials
Peptide dosing in FDA clinical trials is not based on guesswork. Many metabolic peptide trials use slow titration schedules, starting…
PT-141: The Libido Peptide Behind Bremelanotide and the Science of Desire
PT-141, also known as bremelanotide, is a peptide studied for sexual desire and arousal through melanocortin receptor pathways in the…
Semax and Selank: Exploring 2 Nootropic Peptides for Cognitive Enhancement
Semax and Selank are two peptide-based nootropics that have gained attention for their potential effects on focus, stress resilience, memory,…
Peptide Therapy The New Frontier of Precision Medicine: Navigating the Safety and Efficacy
Peptide therapy can be safe when they are clinically studied, properly manufactured, prescribed for an appropriate reason, and monitored by…
Major Health Concerns About Retatrutide: What Eli Lilly Trials Show So Far and What Reported Issues Still Need More Evidence
Retatrutide has produced some of the strongest weight-loss results seen in obesity research so far, but the safety picture is…