— FAQ —
Frequently asked.
Everything you might want to know about how the publication is produced, what it does, and what it deliberately does not do.
About the publication
- What is Molecular Notes?
- An editorial publication on the chemistry, mechanism, and provenance of research-grade peptides. We cover compound histories, methodology (COA reading, HPLC, mass spec), and the pathway research underwriting modern peptide pharmacology — written for a reader who already knows what a chromatogram is.
- Who writes the articles?
- The Molecular Examiner Editorial — a team-edited publication rather than a single named author. We deliberately avoid the fabricated-persona pattern (a fictional "Dr. someone" with stock-photo headshot) that dominates the peptide-research space online. Articles are produced collaboratively and reviewed before publication.
- How often do new articles publish?
- Roughly monthly. Each article takes weeks of research — there is no calendar-driven cadence. We publish when an article is ready, not when the cycle says we should.
About the content
- How are sources verified?
- Every mechanism claim traces to peer-reviewed publication. Where the underlying literature does not exist or is contested, we say so explicitly. Citations appear inline where they are load-bearing.
- Do you make medical recommendations?
- No. The compounds discussed are research reference standards. We do not recommend doses, administration routes, or therapeutic protocols. Articles describe mechanism and history; they never bridge from research findings to clinical recommendation.
- Why is most coverage focused on the same compounds (tirzepatide, BPC-157, etc.)?
- Because that is where the publishable research literature is densest. We prioritize compounds with substantial peer-reviewed coverage over the broader set of research peptides that exist in catalogues but lack rigorous published characterization.
- Can I suggest article topics?
- Yes. Email hello@molecularrecorder.com with the topic and any relevant primary literature. If we cover it, you will see your suggestion reflected in the article (without name credit unless you ask).
Disclosures
- Are you affiliated with a supplier?
- We earn affiliate commissions when readers click through some supplier callouts — primarily ReVia, which we recommend most often because of their per-lot Certificate of Analysis publishing practice. The disclosure appears on every relevant page. Affiliate status does not change which suppliers we recommend; the recommendation is based on documentation practice.
- Do you run sponsored content?
- No. The publication has not run, and will not run, sponsored articles. The line between editorial coverage and sponsorship is a load-bearing one. If we ever publish anything underwritten by a supplier, it would be marked unambiguously and the underwriting would be disclosed in the byline.
- Can suppliers preview articles about themselves?
- No. Where an article discusses a specific supplier, the supplier does not see the article before publication.
— Editorial standards —
The full editorial standard.
The standard the editorial team holds itself to: what articles do, what they don't, how disclosures work.