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RESEARCH HIGHLIGHT<\/p>\n

05 October 2026<\/p>\n

Glucagon-like peptide 1 (GLP-1) receptor agonists are approved for the treatment of type 2 diabetes and obesity. An emerging body of evidence indicates that these drugs have beneficial effects beyond glucose control and weight loss, but the underlying mechanisms are unclear. Reporting in Nature, researchers have now conducted a study in mice to illuminate the multifaceted therapeutic profile of semaglutide during ageing.<\/p>\n

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