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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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Pythons eat huge meals after monthslong fasts. Researchers identified molecules that skyrocket in their blood after a meal. One caused obese mice to eat less and lose weight, similar to semaglutide.