How Weight Loss Drugs Were Inspired by Gila Monsters | Sean B. Carroll
How Weight Loss Drugs Were Inspired by Gila Monsters | Sean B. Carroll  
Podcast: NOVA Presents
Published On: Wed Jan 21 2026
Description: Nature has been solving problems for billions of years. Evolutionary biologist Sean B. Carroll reveals why scientists still turn to evolution’s inventions for life-saving breakthroughs, from GLP-1 drugs to statins.For more, check out the extended interview with Sean B. Carroll.Learn more about NOVA and subscribe to our YouTube channel.