Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Researchers at the University of Colorado and Stanford Medicine found a specific substance in Burmese and ball python blood called ...

A metabolite found in the blood of pythons could be the inspiration for the next generation of weight loss drugs with fewer side effects. Indiana Jones’ greatest fear may be obesity’s biggest enemy.

A new study suggests a substance in python blood could lead to new weight loss therapies for humans. The mice given the substance lost 9% of their body weight over 28 days. Scientists believe this ...