Gila monster venom contains exendin-4, a compound that mimics the human hormone GLP-1 (glucagon-like peptide-1) but lasts much longer, leading to the development of powerful diabetes and weight-loss drugs like Ozempic and Wegovy (semaglutide/exenatide) by stimulating insulin release, slowing stomach emptying, and reducing appetite. This discovery revolutionized type 2 diabetes treatment, showing how nature's unique … Continue reading Thoughts On My Mind →