Science magazine announced the top ten scientific breakthroughs of 2023: the new weight loss drug GLP-1 topped the list.
According to the “Science and Technology Daily” report, on December 14, Eastern Time, “Science” magazine announced the top ten scientific breakthroughs in 2023. Among them, glucagon ranked first among the annual breakthroughs. like peptide-1 (GLP-1) receptor agonists, as well as drugs discovered in recent years that can alleviate obesity-related health problems.
According to the official introduction of Science magazine, about 70% of adults in the United States are affected by being overweight, while in Europe this number exceeds half.
Come this year, two landmark clinical trials further demonstrate that GLP-1 receptor agonists originally developed to treat diabetes produce more weight-loss benefits than were later discovered. More meaningful health benefits.
According to reports, this drug can significantly reduce weight, and most of the side effects can be controlled. Researchers also found in clinical trials this year thatthe drugs may also reduce symptoms of heart failure and reduce the risk of heart attack and stroke. As a result, Science magazine named the GLP-1 drug Breakthrough of the Year.
In addition, researchers are conducting several trials to study the drug’s potential use in detoxification and the treatment of Alzheimer’s disease and Parkinson’s disease. However, current GLP-1 requires long-term administration to maintain efficacy, and some patients have reported serious gastrointestinal side effects.
Naijatechnews has included other shortlisted projects of the Annual Scientific Breakthrough:
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Earth’s ‘carbon pump’ is slowing down
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Natural source of hydrogen discovered below Earth’s surface
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Using AI to aid weather forecasting
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New malaria vaccine developed by Oxford University
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An antibody therapy may slow neurodegeneration in the brains of Alzheimer’s patients
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Footprints of American immigrants dating back 20,000 years were discovered on the shore of an ancient lake in New Mexico, USA
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Interstellar signal produced by massive black hole merger
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Pushing global institutions to make ‘systemic changes’ to treatment of early career scientists
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Deployment of exascale supercomputers
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