Snake postprandial metabolite shows cross-species activation of hypothalamic neurons

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This is a summary of: Xiao, S. et al. Python metabolomics uncovers a conserved postprandial metabolite and gut–brain feeding pathway. Nat. Metab. https://doi.org/10.1038/s42255-026-01485-0 (2026).