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

Stanford Medicine researchers have discovered a naturally occurring molecule called BRP that can suppress appetite and reduce weight much like Ozempic—but with a key difference. Per ScienceDaily, BRP acts on a specific brain region involved in hunger and metabolism rather than affecting tissues throughout the body, which could mean avoiding several common side effects associated with Ozempic. Artificial intelligence helped researchers make the discovery.

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