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Mosquitoes stop feeding because signals from rectal cells tell them they’re full, offering a target for preventing human bites.

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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.

Discover how CRISPR genome editing is revolutionizing medicine. Learn the science of Cas9, current clinical trials, and the future of gene editing.

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