Molecule in Pythons Could Lead to New Obesity Drugs

Scientists have discovered a molecule in pythons that could lead to the development of new obesity drugs.The discovery was made after observing how Burmese pythons, which can grow up to 16 feet long and weigh nearly 100kg, manage their extreme eating and fasting cycles.After consuming prey equal to nearly their entire body weight, these snakes can go without food for 12-18 months with little harm.