The success of blockbuster GLP-1 receptor agonist drugs Ozempic, Wegovy, and Zepbound for weight loss has defined a new market in weight loss treatments, characterized by breakneck demand that periodically outpaces supply. GLP-1 agonists represent the highest-growth segment of the weight loss market since their meteoric rise beginning in 2021.

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Ever heard of a zettabyte? It may seem to be in the same category as “gazillion”. But in fact, zettabyte is a unit of measure equalling 1 billion terabytes, and it is a unit of measure large enough to describe the amount of data created per year around the globe.

The Light-Emitting Diode (LED) is a revolutionary yet overlooked invention not only used in lighting our homes but also found in almost all the electronic devices produced today. LED is a type of semiconductor that emits light when current flows through it. And its relevance across multiple industries has unlocked