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This is the story behind the viral weight-loss drug Ozempic, and how it came from lizard venom 🧵 🧪 Read the deep dive
Stand Up for ScienceOctober 17, 2026

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This is the story behind the viral weight-loss drug Ozempic, and how it came from lizard venom 🧵 🧪 Read the deep dive discussion of Ozemping on our Substack, written by Dr.

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