SMRTR Science & EngineeringMar 7, 2025Interesting Engineering

AI finds natural peptide that matches Ozempic’s weight loss power without side effects

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Stanford researchers discovered a natural molecule, BRP, that may rival Ozempic for weight loss without side effects. BRP suppressed appetite and reduced body fat in animal studies, working specifically in the brain's hypothalamus rather than throughout the body like semaglutide.

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