A synthetic heptapeptide with anxiolytic, neuroprotective, and immunomodulatory effects, modulating neurotransmitter systems without sedative side effects.
Medvedeva. E V EV; Dmitrieva. V G VG; Povarova. O V OV; Limborskaia. S A SA; Skvortsova. V I VI; Mia...
A study in rats with brain injury showed that the tiny peptide Pro‑Gly‑Pro (a part of Selank) changes the activity of many genes, especially lowering immune‑related genes after 24 hours, but it doesn’t tell us how to use it for health or performance in normal people.
Skvortsova. V I VI; Tvorogova. T V TV; Dubina. A I AI; Burenchev. D V DV; Gubskiĭ. L V LV; Sta...
In a rat study, giving the peptide selank (300 µg per kg body weight) by injection after a brain bleed didn’t change the size of the bleed right away, but the animals showed better neurological scores by day 10 compared with untreated rats, and they didn’t lose weight like the control group.
Semenova. T P TP; Kozlovskaya. M M MM; Zakharova. N M NM; Kozlovskii. I I II; Zuikov. A V AV
In a rat study, scientists gave a peptide called selank to adult animals that had their brain's dopamine system damaged early in life. The treated rats showed better learning, memory, and attention compared to untreated ones, suggesting selank can partially reverse the cognitive problems caused by that early damage.
In a cat study, an IV dose of the peptide selank briefly lowered blood pressure by about a third and raised brain blood flow, but didn’t change heart or breathing rates and didn’t affect how acetylcholine lowered blood pressure.
Freihold. D D; Bartels. T T; Bergmann. S S; Berk. J J; Deerberg. F F; Dressel. A A; Erhard. M H MH;...
The study looked at foot pad skin problems in turkeys raised organically in Germany and found that almost all birds had some level of lesions, with only a tiny fraction showing healthy feet. This research is about poultry health, not about the peptide selank or human health, so it doesn’t give useful tips for biohackers or anyone interested in longevity or performance.
Seibertz. Fitzwilliam F; Rubio. Tony T; Springer. Robin R; Popp. Fiona F; Ritter. Melanie M; Liutkut...
The study describes a lab technique that uses stem‑cell derived heart cells and light‑activated channels to mimic the electrical changes seen in atrial fibrillation, but it doesn’t provide any direct advice or protocols for using the peptide selank or for personal health improvement.
The study measured brain wave connections in people with bipolar disorder and found they have weaker long‑range gamma‑frequency links during attention tasks compared to healthy people. This research does not involve any supplement or peptide and offers no direct advice for health‑hacking or longevity practices.
Contreras-Lopez. Laura L; Clavero. Fernando Iturri FI; Hurtado Restrepo. Paola A PA; de Arriba. Nata...
This study looked at how blood is prepared for brain tumor surgeries in Spain and found that most patients had blood units set aside, but only a small fraction actually needed a transfusion, showing a lot of waste. Women were more likely to be anemic before surgery and needed transfusions more often than men. The researchers say we need better rules to decide when to reserve blood to avoid inefficiency.
Nualkul. Maneeploy M; Yuangsoi. Bundit B; Hongoh. Yuichi Y; Yamada. Akinori A; Deevong. Pinsurang P
The study looks at bacteria from termite guts that can improve the nutritional quality of fermented soybean meal, but it doesn't involve the peptide selank or give any direct tips for biohackers on using selank for health or performance.
Suzuki. Yoriyasu Y; Murata. Akira A; Murase. Suguru S; Ochiumi. Yusuke Y; Ito. Tatsuya T
This study looked at heart patients who got newer drug‑coated stents and found that a condition called tissue protrusion (TP) showed up in about half of them. While TP didn’t change the need for repeat procedures within a year, it was linked to a higher chance of another heart event after that year. The research doesn’t involve the peptide selank, so it isn’t useful for biohackers or anyone looking for peptide‑related health hacks.
Liu. Xuanjun X; Mao. Weixu W; Zhao. Guowei G; Li. Qigang Q; Liao. Juan J; He. Gan G
A hospital study found that giving patients IV nutrition that includes alanyl‑glutamine and omega‑3 fats after stomach/duodenal surgery helped raise protein levels, cut inflammation, shorten hospital stay and lower complications. The research does not involve the peptide selank, so it offers little direct guidance for biohackers interested in selank or general longevity protocols.
The paper describes how scientists made and studied several new palladium‑based chemical compounds, focusing on their synthesis, structure, and crystal analysis, but it does not discuss selank or any health‑related effects.
Francesio. Andrea A; Viora. Lorenzo L; Denwood. Matt J MJ; Tulley. Will W; Brady. Nicola N; Hastie....
A study on six cows showed that feeding high‑starch or high‑sugar diets both lowered rumen pH, but only the high‑starch diet caused systemic inflammation, while the high‑sugar diet made cows eat less. Switching from starch to sugar didn’t meaningfully reduce the risk of acidosis.
The study looked at a new eye surgery method that leaves a tiny piece of membrane over the center of the retina, instead of removing it completely. It found that keeping this membrane reduced the chance of developing a macular hole and helped maintain vision better over several years. This research is about eye surgery, not about the peptide selank, so it doesn’t provide useful information for biohackers or health‑optimizing enthusiasts.
This study looked at people in intensive care who develop low platelet counts (thrombocytopenia). It found that if the low count lasts more than two days, the risk of dying in the hospital goes up, while a short‑term drop (one‑two days) doesn’t seem to affect survival. The research doesn’t involve the peptide selank, so it isn’t directly useful for biohackers interested in that compound.
Çimen. Tolga T; Sunman. Hamza H; Erat. Mehmet M; Efe. Tolga Han TH; Akyel. Ahmet A; Bilgin. Mur...
The study looked at healthy people who sometimes have slow heart rhythms while sleeping, comparing two types: sinus pauses and a mild AV block. It found that those with sinus pauses actually had better overall heart rate variability, a sign of healthier autonomic function, than those with the AV block. The research does not involve the peptide selank, so it offers no direct guidance for using selank or related biohacking protocols.
Katrangi. Waddah W; Baumann. Nikola A NA; Nett. Ryan C RC; Karon. Brad S BS; Block. Darci R DR
This study shows that a common lab test for sodium can give falsely low results when blood protein levels are unusually high, because the test method (indirect ISE) is affected by the extra protein. Most labs don’t check protein at the same time, so the error can go unnoticed.
Cade. Ian A IA; Hill. Anthony F AF; McQueen. Caitlin M A CMA
The paper describes how chemists made new metal‑selenium compounds using molybdenum, ruthenium and iron. It does not discuss the peptide selank or any health‑related effects, so it isn’t useful for biohackers looking for dosage or performance tips.
Fuller. Maren Y MY; Mody. Roxanne R RR; Luna. Eric E; Armylagos. Donna D; Schwartz. Mary R MR; Mody....
This study looked at how a commercial HPV test works on two different types of liquid‑based Pap smear samples. It found the overall test performance is similar, but there are small differences in detection rates and genotype results between the sample types. The findings are specific to cervical cancer screening and don’t provide actionable advice for health‑optimizing practices or the peptide selank.
Shimojima. T T; Shibata. Y Y; Ishizaka. K K; Kiss. T T; Chainani. A A; Yokoya. T T; Togashi. T T; Wa...
The study looks at how a crystal called KOs2O6 becomes superconducting at very low temperatures, showing a strong link between electrons and vibrations and a weird behavior of potassium atoms that affects the superconductivity. This has no direct relevance to health, peptides, or practical biohacking protocols.