Ozempic Might Help Treat Two Common Addiction Disorders

This human study helps affirm what animal studies have suggested. Ozempic was first approved to treat type 2 diabetes in 2017, but it’s garnered most of its recognition in recent years as a weight-loss drug. Now, as more people are taking it and scientists are studying its effects in greater detail, the drug is showing promise in […]
Aligned peptide ‘noodles’ could enable lab-grown biological tissues

The research team, led by Jeffrey Hartgerink, professor of chemistry and bioengineering, has developed peptide-based hydrogels that mimic the aligned structure of muscle and nerve tissues. Alignment is critical for the tissues’ functionality, but it is a challenging feature to reproduce in the lab, as it entails lining up individual cells.