The Research BriefingJul 18, 2026 – Jul 25, 2026

This week in peptide research

36 new studies across 20 peptides, curated by the Librarian.

36 new studies20 peptidesUpdated weekly

The week, newest first

Studies, news & community — with why each is worth a look

2d ago
NewsIn the news
Hair loss with GLP-1 drugs is rare, but real, studies find - Reuters
Reuters
3d ago
NewsIn the news
Novo sues Lilly, claiming misleading ads in weight-loss drug battle - Reuters
Reuters
4d ago
NewsIn the news
Troubling Findings in Study of GLP-1 Compounders - MedPage Today
MedPage Today
7d ago
NewsIn the news
India approves Novo Nordisk's obesity drug Wegovy for fatty liver disease - Reuters
Reuters
8d ago
NewsIn the news
Study identifies patients with obesity most likely to benefit from GLP-1-based treatment - Mayo Clinic News Network
Mayo Clinic News Network
9d ago
NewsIn the news
Study flags need to monitor frailty risks with GLP-1 drugs for older adults - Reuters
Reuters
9d ago
NewsIn the news
GLP-1 weight-loss drugs may lower the need for knee replacement - Harvard Health
Harvard Health
10d ago
NewsIn the news
Semaglutide Linked to Rare Brain Illness - Medscape
Medscape
205d ago
StudyHuman studyClinical trial
Efficacy and Safety of the Dual Glucagon-Like Peptide-1 and Glucagon Receptor Agonist Mazdutide in Predominantly Chinese Adults With Obesity and/or Type 2 Diabetes: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis.
Peer-reviewed study · Mazdutide (IBI362)
205d ago
StudyHuman studyClinical trial
Luteinizing hormone supplementation and cumulative live birth rate in assisted reproductive technology cycles among women of advanced reproductive age.
Peer-reviewed study · HMG (Human Menopausal Gonadotropin)
205d ago
StudyClinical trial
Combining a muscle-tropic AAV capsid with a muscle-specific promoter enhances skeletal muscle gene delivery while reducing off-target expression
Peer-reviewed study · Snap-8
205d ago
StudyHuman studyClinical trial
Prevalence and determinants of tuberculosis-diabetes comorbidity in the Democratic Republic of Congo: a multi-provincial cross-sectional study
Peer-reviewed study · LL-37
205d ago
StudyClinical trial
Renoprotective Effect of S14G-Humanin on Renal Ischemia/Reperfusion Injury by Activation of STAT3 and ERK 1/2 Signal Transduction Pathways in Rats
Peer-reviewed study · Humanin
205d ago
StudyHuman studyPhase 2 trial
Efficacy and Safety of Once-Weekly Lonapegsomatropin in Adults With Growth Hormone Deficiency: foresiGHt Trial Results.
Peer-reviewed study · HGH (Somatropin)
205d ago
StudyHuman studyPhase 2 trial
Navepegritide combined with lonapegsomatropin for the treatment of children with achondroplasia: 52-week results from the phase 2 COACH trial.
Peer-reviewed study · HGH (Somatropin)
205d ago
StudyClinical trial
Pre-synchronization with GnRH or hCG enhances fertility outcomes of heat synch protocol in Holstein dairy cows across parities: A pilot study.
Peer-reviewed study · HCG (Human Chorionic Gonadotropin)
205d ago
StudyHuman studyClinical trial
Hypothalamic-superior frontal gyrus functional connectivity alterations and luteinizing hormone correlations in girls with central precocious puberty.
Peer-reviewed study · Gonadorelin (GnRH)
205d ago
StudyClinical trial100 participants
Effect of post-insemination GnRH analogue administration on pregnancy rates in repeat-breeder cows: comparison of dosage and frequency.
Peer-reviewed study · Gonadorelin (GnRH)

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