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569: No Such Thing As Jousting Parrotfish

No Such Thing As A Fish

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From Venom to Medicine: The Gila Monster's Impact on Weight Loss Drugs

This chapter explores the surprising connection between Gila monster venom and the development of effective weight loss drugs, particularly GLP-1 treatments. It follows the journey of researchers who overcame significant challenges to synthesize Exenatide, a breakthrough in diabetes and obesity treatment.

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