SMRTR Science & EngineeringJul 26, 2026Reddit

AI helps Stanford scientists discover “natural Ozempic” without the usual side effects

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Stanford Medicine scientists used an AI tool called Peptide Predictor to scan human proteins and discovered a naturally occurring molecule called BRP that works like Ozempic but through a more targeted brain pathway. In animal tests, BRP reduced food intake by up to 50% and caused significant fat loss without triggering nausea, constipation, or muscle loss. A co-founded company plans to begin human clinical trials soon.

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