Researchers have found a metabolite in Burmese pythons that suppresses appetite in mice without some of GLP-1's side effects. And humans make it, too.

Pythons eat huge meals after monthslong fasts. Researchers identified molecules that skyrocket in their blood after a meal. One caused obese mice to eat less and lose weight, similar to semaglutide.

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During a recent visit to Blizzard, Polygon got to ask Overwatch developers and Blizzard executives why they're making such a dramatic reversal. The decision came from reinforcing Overwatch as a ...

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After dominating the U.S. box office in 2025 and earning a nod for best animated feature at the upcoming Academy Awards, "Zootopia 2" is making the leap to TV screens. To crack the case, Judy and Nick ...

GameSpot may get a commission from retail offers. Tom Clancy's The Division is celebrating its 10th anniversary this year, but The Division 2 players are the ones who are getting a gift. An update ...

“Industry” burned a lot of things to the ground in Season 3 and a recap of all the chaos is almost a requirement before jumping into the newest episodes. The third season of the HBO series was a ...

Imad was a senior reporter covering Google and internet culture. Hailing from Texas, Imad started his journalism career in 2013 and has amassed bylines with The New York Times, The Washington Post, ...