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Rob Swanda

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Making Science Accessible & Understandable | (educational purposes only, not medical advice) | www.youtube.com/c/RobSwandaPhD

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Rob Swanda @scientistswanda.bsky.social · 29/09/2026

Oxyclozanide is an antiparasitic that helps protect livestock from harmful internal parasites. Its mechanism disrupts the parasite’s ability to generate energy, weakening it from the inside out. Explore how this targeted approach works in my new lesson. youtu.be/nO50PxPBxns

How does Oxyclozanide work for Parasites?

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Rob Swanda @scientistswanda.bsky.social · 27/09/2026

Sermorelin is a research peptide that helps scientists explore how the body regulates growth hormones. Its mechanism offers a look at upstream signaling rather than directly replacing hormones. Learn more about how this pathway operates in my latest video! youtu.be/w1CLYgmMmyE

How does the Sermorelin Peptide Work?

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Rob Swanda @scientistswanda.bsky.social · 26/09/2026

I’m hosting a new series on early‑stage cancer research for the Cracking Cancer Podcast, and I’m looking for scientists who want to bring their work to life through powerful science communication. If you’d be interested in being a guest (or know someone who should be) plz reach out! 🤓

Rob Swanda @scientistswanda.bsky.social · 24/09/2026

Alzheimer’s research has expanded rapidly, with progress now happening across diagnostics, biomarkers, and therapeutics. New tools are helping detect disease earlier, understand it more clearly, and explore multiple treatment pathways. Learn more 👇 youtu.be/MXi-z90dP4Y

Recent Alzheimers Advancements

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Rob Swanda @scientistswanda.bsky.social · 22/09/2026

Multiple sclerosis involves misdirected immune activity, and Gilenya was one of the first therapies to change how those immune cells move. It works by redirecting lymphocytes rather than eliminating them. Explore the full breakdown in my new video. youtu.be/DPLKBcbdz2k

How does Gilenya (Fingolimod) Work for MS?

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Rob Swanda @scientistswanda.bsky.social · 20/09/2026

In my new video, I break down how a mitochondrial-derived peptide responds to cellular stress and helps fine-tune how cells use fuel. If you’ve heard the buzz about MOTS-c in aging, exercise, or metabolic research, this lesson will explain it! youtu.be/G-EGnaa1uTs

How does the MOTS-c Peptide Work?

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Rob Swanda @scientistswanda.bsky.social · 17/09/2026

DAC chemistry turns a short‑acting biologic into a long‑acting therapeutic. By using a linker to bind albumin, the molecule stays in circulation far longer and releases its payload slowly over time. Learn how this modification is useful for biologics in my new video! youtu.be/xNBKzlIQRLs

DAC Half‑Life Extension for Peptides and Proteins

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Rob Swanda @scientistswanda.bsky.social · 15/09/2026

Praluent is a great example of how blocking a single protein can reshape cholesterol metabolism. By inhibiting PCSK9, it preserves LDL receptors on the liver and dramatically increases LDL clearance. Learn how this mechanism works in my new science video! youtu.be/L0GS8L3mZWA

How does Praluent (Alirocumab) Work to Reduce Cholesterol?

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Rob Swanda @scientistswanda.bsky.social · 14/09/2026

TKIs and BTK inhibitors are targeted therapies that shut down key signaling pathways cancer cells rely on for survival. Each class blocks different kinase “switches,” shaping how they’re used across solid tumors & blood cancers. My latest lesson highlights how they work. youtu.be/NJXt-CVtrvA

TKIs vs BTKIs in Cancer Treatment

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Rob Swanda @scientistswanda.bsky.social · 13/09/2026

SS-31 is an interesting mitochondria targeting peptide used in research today. By binding cardiolipin, it stabilizes the inner mitochondrial membrane to boost ATP output. Learn how this tiny peptide rewires mitochondrial efficiency in my new video! youtu.be/E2xhYiWNvk8

How does the SS-31 Peptide Work? (Elamipretide)

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Rob Swanda @scientistswanda.bsky.social · 11/09/2026

Glutathione (GSH) is your body’s master antioxidant, working nonstop to neutralize oxidative stress and keep cells functioning at their best. Learn how this tiny molecule pulls off such a big job in my short explainer video! youtu.be/gtF7UV2Qncs

What is Glutathione (GSH)?

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Rob Swanda @scientistswanda.bsky.social · 10/09/2026

NAD⁺ and NADH are essential metabolic cofactors that shuttle electrons to power energy production. These molecules support ATP generation, DNA repair, and mitochondrial resilience. My latest lesson explains how this redox pair works! youtu.be/bdnSz5sQDoE

Overview of NAD+ / NADH

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Rob Swanda @scientistswanda.bsky.social · 08/09/2026

Tesamorelin shows how activating a precise hormone pathway can reduce harmful visceral fat. This therapy targets deep abdominal adiposity linked to lipodystrophy. Check out my short lesson to learn more! youtu.be/DAs3mKbyvJA

How does Tesamorelin Work for HIV/AIDS Patients?

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Rob Swanda @scientistswanda.bsky.social · 07/09/2026

Radioligand therapy delivers radiation directly to cancer cells using molecular targeting, creating one of the most precise treatment approaches in oncology. These agents act like homing beacons and my new lesson explores how this strategy improves treatment accuracy! youtu.be/G5DhTP8XTkQ

How are Radioligands used in Cancer?

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Rob Swanda @scientistswanda.bsky.social · 06/09/2026

GHK‑Cu is a naturally occurring copper‑binding peptide widely studied for its regenerative and anti‑inflammatory potential. Researchers are exploring its role in tissue repair and cellular signaling. My new lesson breaks down how this small peptide works! youtu.be/Q19Lkc-GV7o

What is the GHK-Cu Peptide?

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Rob Swanda @scientistswanda.bsky.social · 04/09/2026

could you picture a single monthly GLP‑1 injection changing the game? well, Maritide is pushing that future forward! learn more in my short explainer! 😊 youtu.be/MdLhS-MUDQI

Monthly GLP-1: How does MariTide Work?

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Rob Swanda @scientistswanda.bsky.social · 03/09/2026

Rezdiffra is the first therapy designed to directly reactivate liver metabolism in MASH. By selectively targeting THR‑β, it reduces liver fat and improves fibrosis. I walk through how this liver‑specific mechanism works in my new video! youtu.be/E8DYjDMb4m4

How does Rezdiffra (Resmetirom) Work for MASH?

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Rob Swanda @scientistswanda.bsky.social · 01/09/2026

Blinatumomab is one of the most precise immune‑engineering tools in modern oncology. It physically links T-cells to CD19+ leukemia cells to force targeted killing. I break down this mechanism as we enter Childhood Cancer Awareness Month. youtu.be/H3vJlqIGKYU

How does Blinatumomab (Blincyto) Work?

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Rob Swanda @scientistswanda.bsky.social · 30/08/2026

Ipamorelin is a research GH secretagogue studied in many pathways. It selectively activates the ghrelin receptor to trigger controlled, physiologic growth hormone pulses. Learn how this targeted signaling works in my new video. youtu.be/7iUeiZZTX1I

How does the Peptide Ipamorelin Work?

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Rob Swanda @scientistswanda.bsky.social · 28/08/2026

Metformin is one of the most important tools we have for keeping blood sugar in check & protecting long‑term metabolic health. To learn how it works, check out my short video! youtu.be/QkOsHUbZVF4

How does Metformin Work?

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Rob Swanda @scientistswanda.bsky.social · 27/08/2026

It’s that time of year again to breakdown the updated 2026–2027 COVID vaccine, which now targets the XFG variant. Will you be getting yours? youtu.be/O6vo2sKiPUk

New 2026 - 2027 Covid Vaccine

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Rob Swanda @scientistswanda.bsky.social · 25/08/2026

Flu season is upon us and the 2026–2027 flu vaccine was fully updated due to shifts in circulating H1N1, H3N2, and B/Victoria strains. I break it all down in my newest educational video! 😊 youtu.be/W_HeCIhJD7U

New Formulation: 2026 - 2027 Flu Shot

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Rob Swanda @scientistswanda.bsky.social · 23/08/2026

CJC‑1295 is a long‑acting GHRH analog designed to extend growth‑hormone signaling. Research also shows it sustains pituitary receptor activation rather than just replacing GH directly. I break down the evidence and mechanism in my new educational video! youtu.be/OBs1CBHLgvU

What is the CJC-1295 Peptide?

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Rob Swanda @scientistswanda.bsky.social · 21/08/2026

Last year I broke down the promising Phase 2 data behind the mRNA melanoma vaccine. With all the buzz from the latest positive updates on its progress, now’s the perfect time to remind you exactly how this treatment works! 😊 youtu.be/lCrR1JcPH-I

New Melanoma Treatment: Intismeran Autogene (Melanoma Vaccine) Explained

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Rob Swanda @scientistswanda.bsky.social · 20/08/2026

Adtralza (EU designation) is a targeted biologic that calms the immune pathways in eczema. By blocking a key signal behind inflammation & itch, it helps restore healthier skin from the inside out. To learn how it works, watch my latest video! youtu.be/iYaFp6UQKOg

How does Adtralza (tralokinumab) Work for Psoriasis?

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Rob Swanda @scientistswanda.bsky.social · 18/08/2026

Enhertu is a major step forward in targeted cancer therapy by directly finding HER2+ tumor cells. This molecule increases cancer‑cell killing while limiting exposure to healthy tissues. Learn how it works in my latest video! youtu.be/M7n4ycv9uDo

How does Enhertu Work for HER2+ Cancers? (Breast Cancer Example)

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Rob Swanda @scientistswanda.bsky.social · 18/08/2026

mRNA clinical trial for lung cancer!! let’s go 🫶 help spread the word, they are recruiting! youtube.com/shorts/Lwh48...

mRNA Lung Cancer Clinical Trial Recruiting! (INTerpath-009 Trial for NSCLC)

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Rob Swanda @scientistswanda.bsky.social · 16/08/2026

Tecfidera is a MS therapy designed to protect nerve cells from inflammation. It works by reducing oxidative stress damage to neurons, which alleviates symptoms. In my new video, I break down how this mechanism works for patients! youtu.be/EZyDOLL2Dj0

How does Tecfidera Work for Multiple Sclerosis?

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Inflamed Procrastibaker @drtwillett.medsky.social · 14/08/2026

#ScienceSky and #MedSky folks should follow Dr Swanda for excellent explainer posts about lots of different molecules!

Rob Swanda @scientistswanda.bsky.social · 14/08/2026

Bispecific antibodies are engineered to latch onto two different molecules at once, helping cancer treatments hit tumors with more accuracy. Want a quick, simple breakdown of how they work? Watch my short video to learn more! youtu.be/takkdJ9wUzY

Using a Bispecific Antibody for Cancer Treatment

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Rob Swanda @scientistswanda.bsky.social · 13/08/2026

Bimagrumab is an investigational mAb that promotes muscle growth & prevents muscle loss. By inhibiting myostatin/activin signaling, it lifts the molecular “brakes” that normally limit muscle mass. Watch my new video to learn about the clinical studies. youtu.be/yLhXICUGh_Q

Investigation Muscle Protection Antibody: Bimagrumab

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Rob Swanda @scientistswanda.bsky.social · 11/08/2026

Reclast protects our bones by shutting down overactive bone destroying cells. It binds tightly to bone surfaces and disrupts the mevalonate pathway, which reduces bone breakdown. Check out my new video to see how this once‑yearly infusion strengthens skeletal structure! youtu.be/lbCNN5CX1Kc

How does Reclast (Zoledronic Acid) Work for Osteoporosis?

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Rob Swanda @scientistswanda.bsky.social · 09/08/2026

Taurine is a unique amino‑sulfonic acid that quietly supports mitochondrial stability. Inside cells, it helps maintain proper mitochondrial protein production. Watch my short video to learn how this small molecule plays a big role! youtu.be/gLpd4JsOOnU

Taurine & its Importance for the Mitochondria

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Rob Swanda @scientistswanda.bsky.social · 07/08/2026

A huge validation of mRNA as a flexible, fast, programmable platform just occurred, which modernizes how we tackle seasonal influenza. The first mRNA flu vaccine just earned FDA US approval for those 50yrs+

Rob Swanda @scientistswanda.bsky.social · 06/08/2026

Leqvio uses RNAi to turn down a liver protein that controls LDL recycling. By silencing PCSK9 production, it helps the body pull more LDL cholesterol out of the bloodstream with every pass through the liver. Check out my short video to see how this twice‑yearly therapy works! youtu.be/oD-nHZ-dM-Y

How does Leqvio (Inclisiran) Work to Reduce Cholesterol?

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Larisa Aitch @llarisah.bsky.social · 06/08/2026

They’re looking for ppl with non-small cell lung cancer, pls share

Rob Swanda @scientistswanda.bsky.social · 05/08/2026

this #lungcancer clinical trial is now recruiting! learn more about the eligibility requirements with Cracking Cancer & help us spread awareness 😊 youtube.com/shorts/9Nx_z...

Bispecific Antibody Clinical Trial for Lung Cancer! Summit 112-3007 Clinical Trial #lungcancer

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Rob Swanda @scientistswanda.bsky.social · 04/08/2026

Mestinon helps nerves communicate clearly with muscles by keeping more of a key messenger available. It slows the breakdown of acetylcholine, giving muscle cells a stronger signal to contract. My video walks through how this important therapy works for myasthenia gravis. youtu.be/WeAiBthp2cQ

How does Mestinon (Pyridostigmine) Work for Myasthenia Gravis?

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Rob Swanda @scientistswanda.bsky.social · 04/08/2026

we’re highlighting another new clinical trial in the lung cancer space! check it out & help spread awareness 🫶 youtube.com/shorts/WV8zu...

A New NSCLC Clinical Trial! Abbvie M24-536 Using a MET Directed ADC #lungcancer

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Rob Swanda @scientistswanda.bsky.social · 02/08/2026

Creatine is a critical energy buffer, helping cells maintain ATP levels during sudden bursts of demand. Inside muscle and brain tissue, it cycles between forms to rapidly regenerate ATP. My new video breaks down how this tiny molecule supports big energy use! youtu.be/ImTgw_bljkk

What is Creatine?

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Rob Swanda @scientistswanda.bsky.social · 01/08/2026

Today we honor the stories, the losses, and the relentless resilience of those touched by lung cancer, while fighting to accelerate breakthroughs in treatments & diagnostics. #LungCancerDay

Rob Swanda @scientistswanda.bsky.social · 31/07/2026

Ever heard of cancer treatment delivered in just a few minutes, not hours? Meet Phesgo, the fast subcutaneous injection that delivers two targeted therapies in one quick dose and is transforming how patients get care! youtu.be/xt8rPBntrNI

How do Phesgo Injections Treat HER2+ Breast Cancer?

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Rob Swanda @scientistswanda.bsky.social · 30/07/2026

Metformin is widely used in PCOS / PMOS because it targets one of the condition’s core drivers: insulin resistance. By improving insulin signaling, it helps rebalance hormone production and ovarian function. Watch my new video to learn how this metabolic pathway is affected! youtu.be/pwoXiSU6zD8

How does Metformin Work for PCOS/PMOS?

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Rob Swanda @scientistswanda.bsky.social · 28/07/2026

Plegridy is an extended‑duration interferon therapy designed to calm the immune system in MS. What makes it unique is its pegylated structure, which allows slow, steady immune modulation over time. My new video breaks down how it helps patients with MS. 👇 youtu.be/dHs-1xv2f_w

How does Plegridy (peginterferon beta) Work for MS?

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Rob Swanda @scientistswanda.bsky.social · 26/07/2026

Epitalon is a research peptide that scientists are exploring for cellular aging pathways. Its most studied effects involve telomerase activation & modulation of circadian‑related signaling. Watch my new short video to learn how researchers are using it! youtu.be/rljgfkaI0Ec

How does the Peptide Epitalon Work?

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Rob Swanda @scientistswanda.bsky.social · 24/07/2026

Enbrel helps calm down swelling and joint pain by turning off one of the body’s “go” signals for inflammation. If you want the simple breakdown of how it works check out my short video! youtu.be/e6bMz5qEgEE

How does Enbrel (Etanercept) Work for Autoimmune & Inflammatory Conditions?

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Rob Swanda @scientistswanda.bsky.social · 23/07/2026

APDS is a rare genetic condition where a key immune‑signaling pathway becomes overactive, leading to repeated infections. And, understanding APDS helps us learn a lot about how the immune system stays regulated. My new short video covers the basics & raises awareness for APDS! youtu.be/tcKp3BrzgQs

What is Activated PI3K Delta Syndrome (APDS)?

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Rob Swanda @scientistswanda.bsky.social · 22/07/2026

Hernexeos (zongertinib) is a targeted therapy designed specifically for HER2‑mutant NSCLC, blocking the abnormal signals that make these cancer cells grow. It works by shutting down HER2’s overactive kinase activity. Learn the mechanism in my video with Cracking Cancer! youtu.be/hUHtF-5iT9A

How Hernexeos (Zongertinib) Works for NSCLC

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Rob Swanda @scientistswanda.bsky.social · 21/07/2026

Tick season is in full swing! Anaplasmosis is a tick‑borne infection that’s becoming increasingly recognized across the U.S. Even though symptoms can feel like the flu, early diagnosis is important to prevent complications. I cover the basics in my new short science video! youtu.be/Ia_gRMx7Vss

What is Anaplasmosis (Tick Infection)?

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Rob Swanda @scientistswanda.bsky.social · 20/07/2026

HER2‑mutant metastatic NSCLC is a unique form of lung cancer driven by specific changes in the ERBB2 gene that make cancer cells grow aggressively. These mutations act like a stuck accelerator pedal, sending nonstop growth signals. Learn more in my latest video! youtu.be/M5wa8ld19LA

Overview of HER2 (ERBB2) Mutant Metastatic NSCLC

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