Gila monsters are shrouded in mystery. The venomous, desert-dwelling lizards spend most of their lives underground and out of sight, only coming up to the surface occasionally to hunt for food, bask ...

The toxic bite of a Gila monster can kill a human, but a specific ingredient in the cocktail of the lizard's venom is the reason we have glucagon-like peptide (GLP-1) agonists like Ozempic and Wegovy.

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The King Cobra and Gila Monster are two of the most fascinating venomous creatures, each with unique characteristics that render them lethal in their own manner. The King Cobra, the largest venomous ...

For Gila monsters that live in the warming Mojave Desert, relocating to beat the heat may not be so simple. While climate change might create some better habitats, the lizards could be left behind in ...

After years in Big Pharma, a chemist pivoted to help save the species that made Ozempic possible. After years in Big Pharma, a chemist pivoted to help save the species that made Ozempic possible.

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ASU scientists are studying the medicinal qualities of a protein produced by Gila monsters, in the hope of helping diabetes patients. ASU assistant professor Dale DeNardo and graduate student Carolyn ...