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This blog features CRISPR. CRISPR (Clustered Regularly Interspaced Short Palindromic Repeats) is a technology that allows scientists to edit DNA in living organisms. It uses a protein that acts like molecular scissors to cut DNA at specific locations, allowing researchers to remove, add, or replace genetic material. The system was first discovered in bacteria and later adapted for gene editing. According to the National Institutes of Health, CRISPR is widely used because it i

11 GLP-1 agonists aka Ozempic By Marjorie Appiagyei GLP-1 agonists are medications that can be used to treat type 2 diabetes and obesity. Ozempic is one example of this type of medication. Ozempic works by acting like GLP-1, a hormone your body naturally produces that decreases blood sugar and makes you feel fuller after eating. Other GLP-1 agonists include Semaglutide, Liraglutide, Dulagl