AI helps Stanford scientists discover “natural Ozempic” without the usual side effects
Stanford Medicine researchers discovered a naturally occurring molecule named BRP that may suppress appetite and reduce body weight similarly to semaglutide, the active ingredient in Ozempic. Unlike Ozempic, BRP appears to avoid side effects such as nausea and muscle loss by acting specifically in the hypothalamus, which regulates appetite and metabolism. The team plans to initiate clinical trials for BRP in humans soon, leveraging artificial intelligence to identify this promising molecule.