Scientists have discovered a novel metabolite in pythons that quells appetite without causing gastrointestinal side effects ...

CU Boulder researchers have discovered an appetite-suppressing compound in python blood that helps the snakes consume enormous meals and go months without eating yet remain metabolically healthy. The ...

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Scientists have discovered a molecule in python blood that suppresses appetite, potentially leading to a new class of obesity drugs.

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