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Pythons' Biology May Hold Medical Clues
Scientists are studying the extreme biology of pythons, which can go for months without eating and rapidly adjust their metabolism. This research could have implications for human disease treatment.
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These snakes can go for months without eating, grow and shrink the size of their hearts and jump start their metabolism on a dime.
2026-07-13 10:00 UTC