An interview with Dr. Eleftherios P. Diamandis on mentorship and success

Recently, biotin use as an oral supplement has increased significantly among the general population. Biotin is a water soluble B-vitamin and is marketed to improve the cosmetic appearance of hair, skin, and nails. In addition, high-dose biotin (>5 mg/day) is prescribed to treat inborn errors of metabolism and multiple sclerosis. Many commercial immunoassays employ the high affinity interaction between biotin and streptavidin, a protein purified...