University of Colorado study finds python blood could lead to weight loss drug with fewer side effects

A compound found in python blood could lead to a new kind of weight loss drug, one that suppresses appetite without some of ...

Python scales host microstructures that block bacterial biofilms—revealing potential for antimicrobial materials

Materials inspired by nature, or biomimetic materials, are nothing new. Scientists have designed water-resistant materials ...

Python blood could help make the next big weight loss drug — without GLP-1 side effects

Up to now, GLP-1 medications have had a stranglehold on the pharmaceutical market, with hundreds more in the works. But ...

A geneticist is studying pythons for clues about human health and longevity

A team of researchers believes that pythons may contain clues to help treat a range of human ailments — from heart disease to muscle atrophy, and more.

Burmese python blood may point to a new weight loss treatment

A post‑meal compound found in python blood curbed appetite in lab mice, hinting at future weight loss therapies.