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Nature’s ‘Swiss Army Knife’: What Can We Learn From Venom?

November 13, 2024

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A study of Gila monster venom helped start the revolution in weight-loss drugs. But scientists think that’s just the beginning.

By Kim Tingley | NYTimes Magazine | Disclosure

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Nature’s ‘Swiss Army Knife’: What Can We Learn From Venom?

A study of Gila monster venom helped start the revolution in weight-loss drugs. But scientists think that’s just the beginning.

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