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These medications, now widely used for treating diabetes and obesity, owe their existence to a key component of the lizard's ...
The toxic bite of a Gila monster can kill a human, but a specific ingredient in the cocktail of the lizard's venom is the ...
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The discovery of this hormone paved the way for Ozempic, making the Gila monster an enormously profitable gift to modern ...
The Gila monster, found primarily in the American Southwest and Mexico, is one of them. Gastroenterologist Jean-Pierre ...
Ozempic, a diabetes drug turned weight-loss sensation, generated billions in annual sales, with U.S. pharmacies filling millions of prescriptions monthly, driven by its GLP-1 agonist derived from Gila ...
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How the Venomous Gila Monster Strikes and Survives
The Gila monster (Heloderma suspectum) is a fascinating creature that captures the interest of many due to its unique traits and formidable reputation. As one of the few venomous lizards in the world, ...
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