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A post‑meal compound found in python blood curbed appetite in lab mice, hinting at future weight loss therapies.

Python blood has a hormone that can mimic the effects of GLP-1. This can go a long way in coming up with a weight loss ...

Scientists have discovered a compound in python blood that reduces appetite and could lead to safer, more effective ...

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