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The Hunger-Regulating Venom of Gila Monster Inspired Ozempic

The Hunger-Regulating Venom of Gila Monster Inspired Ozempic

by Responsible herpetoculture - Mar. 27, 2023
Venom of Gila monster inspired Ozempic

It turns out the venom of a small, Southwestern lizard—the only venomous lizard in America—played a critical role in developing a whole new class of blockbuster anti-obesity drugs, called Ozempic.

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