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Research Notes

Practical guides, mechanism deep dives, and commentary on the peptide research landscape. Written by researchers, for researchers.

40 Articles
4 Categories

How-To Guides

Practical, step-by-step guides for working with research peptides.

How-ToMar 18, 2026

How to Store Peptides Without Ruining Them

Refrigeration, freezing, shelf life, and the mistakes that silently destroy your peptides.

How-ToMar 14, 2026

Peptide Dosing Math: From Milligrams to Syringe Units

Concentrations, unit conversions, and how to figure out exactly how much to draw.

How-ToMar 11, 2026

Your First Subcutaneous Injection: A No-Panic Guide

Site selection, needle angle, pinch technique, and what to expect.

How-ToMar 7, 2026

How to Read a Certificate of Analysis (And Why You Should)

HPLC, mass spec, purity percentages -- what they mean and how to spot a fake.

How-ToMar 4, 2026

BAC Water vs. Acetic Acid Water: Which Solvent Do You Need?

Most peptides use BAC water. Some don't. Here's how to know which.

How-ToFeb 28, 2026

Understanding Insulin Syringes: Units, Gauges, and Measurements

What the markings mean, which gauge to pick, and how to read the barrel.

How-ToFeb 25, 2026

Managing Common Peptide Side Effects: What to Expect

Nausea, injection site reactions, headaches -- what's normal and what's not.

How-ToFeb 21, 2026

Setting Up a Peptide Research Log: Why and How

If you're not logging your research, you're guessing.

How-ToFeb 18, 2026

Safe Disposal of Peptides, Syringes, and Sharps

What goes in the sharps container, what doesn't, and how to dispose responsibly.

How-ToFeb 14, 2026

Peptide Stacking: What You Can (and Can't) Mix

Which peptides can be combined and which need separate injections.

How-ToFeb 11, 2026

How to Plan a Peptide Cycle From Start to Finish

Duration, dosing phases, when to take breaks.

How-ToFeb 7, 2026

How to Travel With Peptides Without Losing Potency

Cold chain, TSA, international travel -- keeping peptides viable on the road.

Research

What the data actually shows -- mechanisms, comparisons, and honest assessments.

Deep Dive

Long-form explorations of peptide biology and compound mechanisms.

Industry

Market trends, regulation, sourcing, and the business of peptide research.