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Chain Reaction by ACSAuthor: American Chemical Society
Chain Reaction links chemistry's past to its future, revealing how this everevolving science shapes the world around us, from the materials we use every day to the environment that we depend on. Each episode brings fresh perspectives and personal stories from chemists, engineers, and other scientists, as well as historians who guide us through pivotal moments in chemistrys history. Together, well uncover chemistrys surprising connections, explore its interdisciplinary impact, and see how past discoveries set off the breakthroughs of today and the future. Whether youre a student, an experienced scientist, or simply curious, Chain Reaction will show you how chemistry fits into the bigger picture and why it matters now more than ever. Language: en-us Genres: Chemistry, Natural Sciences, Science Contact email: Get it Feed URL: Get it iTunes ID: Get it Trailer: |
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From Insulin to GLP-1s — a Peptide Saga: The Drugs That Shape Us, Episode 4
Episode 16
Thursday, 3 September, 2026
If you’re on social media, you may feel bombarded by influencers promoting peptides for a range of ailments so broad it almost seems like a brand-new trend. But peptide-based therapies actually date back to 1922, when insulin was first administered to treat diabetes. But it wasn’t until semaglutide (better known as Ozempic) entered the market that peptides truly captured public attention. In today’s episode, we explore how what chemists and other scientists learned from insulin paved the way for the remarkable effectiveness of GLP-1 drugs, and how treatments originally developed for diabetes are now being used to address obesity, substance use, and more.Transcripts and episode sources at acs.org/chainreaction
