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🧵 How Gila monster’s venom inspired a new fat-loss drug that everyone is talking about. Â
A story of unlikely collaboration.
This is how Semaglutide (Ozempic) was invented:
A story of unlikely collaboration.
This is how Semaglutide (Ozempic) was invented:
Semaglutide is an injectable drug that is used to treat Type 2 diabetes.
But, how did a diabetes drug become a potential game-changer for obesity?
It all started in 1995.
But, how did a diabetes drug become a potential game-changer for obesity?
It all started in 1995.
An endocrinologist named Daniel Drucker learned that the venom of Gila Monster lizard contained hormones that can regulate blood sugar.Â
His curiosity led to a call with a zoo in Utah & had a lizard shipped to his lab where he started experimenting on the deadly venom.
His curiosity led to a call with a zoo in Utah & had a lizard shipped to his lab where he started experimenting on the deadly venom.
