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Why do some people respond better to GLP-1 drugs? Gut microbiome may hold clues

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Mar 2026

Why do some people respond better to GLP-1 drugs? Gut microbiome may hold clues

A review in the Canadian Journal of Physiology and Pharmacology examines emerging evidence linking glucagon-like peptide-1 receptor agonists (GLP-1 RAs), the gut microbiome, and obesity treatment outcomes. The authors conclude that microbiome changes seen during therapy are most likely driven by diet, behavior, and weight loss, although microbial profiling may eventually help predict patient responses.

U.S. cigarette smoking falls below 10% for the first time but millions still use tobacco

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Mar 2026

U.S. cigarette smoking falls below 10% for the first time but millions still use tobacco

Analysis of the 2023–2024 National Health Interview Survey shows that 18.8% of U.S. adults use tobacco, while cigarette smoking has fallen to 9.9%, the first time it has dropped below 10% nationally. Despite this milestone, millions of Americans still use cigars, e-cigarettes, or smokeless tobacco, with notable disparities across age, income, occupation, and geography.

Vaginal microbiome may play key role in pregnancy health and preterm birth risk, researchers say

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Mar 2026

Vaginal microbiome may play key role in pregnancy health and preterm birth risk, researchers say

Researchers reviewed evidence linking the vaginal microbiome to pregnancy health and spontaneous preterm birth, highlighting how Lactobacillus-dominated communities help maintain immune balance and vaginal acidity. Dysbiosis and inflammatory signaling may contribute to preterm birth risk, while emerging microbiome-targeted therapies aim to restore protective microbial ecosystems.

MERCURY trials

Clinical trials are very important as it allow us to evaluate the effectiveness of new drugs, new devices, preventative strategies or treatment strategies. It also enables us to discover better ways for patients' care.
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Cancer

Our mission remains constant as we endeavor to deliver novel medicines to patients with cancer, treating solid tumors with high unmet medical needs in well-defined patient populations that are currently not well supported.
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Neuroscience

Whether you're looking to manufacture toxicology batches or cGMP material for clinical trials, we can help you expedite molecules to clinic with full transparency.
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Mercury Pharmaceuticals

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Strong experience in academic research and technology transfer makes us understand your goals and motivations as a technology originator.
Our experience in drug development from discovery to clinical and commercial stages makes us an insider player within the biopharmaceutical industry.
Smart approach to project management that helps speed up development stages and decision making.
Availability of own investment up to 2m€ per project allows us to reach the next value milestone.