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How Do GLP-1 Medications Work?

Posted on 5/18/26 by Laura Snider
From catchy advertising jingles and celebrity gossip to the cutting edge of scientific research, you’ve probably been hearing a lot about GLP-1 receptor agonists lately. Often called GLP-1s, or GLP-1 medications, these drugs are typically used to ...
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Anatomy & Physiology, News, Biology

Introducing Visible Body’s 3D Plasma Membrane and Diffusion Simulation

3/9/26 by Laura Snider
A key component of introductory biology courses is understanding the structure of the plasma membrane and how different substances move across it. ...
Anatomy & Physiology, Press Release

Study the Immune System Like Never Before with Visible Body Suite

11/21/25 by The Team at Visible Body
The lymphatic system doesn’t get nearly as much hype as it deserves, but Visible Body is here to fix that. In the newest release of Visible Body ...
Anatomy & Physiology, Biology

Comparing Pig and Human Anatomy: The Heart, the Intestines, and the Uterus

5/16/25 by Sarah Boudreau
We humans have a lot in common with our porcine friends—we’re mammals, we’re intelligent... and we enjoy “pigging out” from time to time. There are ...
Anatomy & Physiology

How Muscles Move the Skeleton

1/13/25 by Sarah Boudreau
As you read this blog post, you might be tapping your foot as you sit at your desk or lifting your phone to get a better look at your screen. Even if ...
Anatomy & Physiology, Technology in Anatomy Education, Lesson Plans, Technology in Education

Free Lesson Plan: Anatomical Planes, Positions, and Directional Terms

8/23/24 by Laura Snider
For students, the beginning of an A&P course can feel like wading through a sea of confusing new terminology. Who knew there were so many ways to ...
Anatomy & Physiology

Open Wide: A Guide to Dental Anatomy

10/6/23 by Sarah Boudreau
The typical mouth has 32 teeth, and not only do they help us bite off and grind down food, but they even help us speak! Today on the Visible Body ...
Anatomy & Physiology

The Ovarian Cycle: A Guide

9/15/23 by Sarah Boudreau
Without the ovarian cycle, you wouldn’t be reading this blog post right now. In fact, I wouldn’t be writing it either! The ovarian cycle is a core ...
Anatomy & Physiology

Spine Time: A Guide to Spinal Anatomy

9/8/23 by Sarah Boudreau
Want to learn about spinal anatomy? We’ve got your back. In this blog post, we’ll talk about the bones, discs, muscles, and nerves that make your ...
Anatomy & Physiology

Skin and the Physiology of Touch 

8/4/23 by Sarah Boudreau
Many people believe there are five senses, but it turns out that it’s a little more complicated than that. After all, our skin can also sense things ...
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