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Why some snakes don't get hungry

Original Title

Ghrelin and MBOAT4 are lost in Serpentes.

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Methodology score · 7/100

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Some snakes and lizards don't have a 'hunger hormone' or the tool to turn it on, which might help them survive long periods without eating.

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Authors

Pinto RR, Ruivo R, Stiller J, Oliveira D, Castro LFC, da Fonseca RR