Groundbreaking medical advancements, like GLP-1 drugs derived from lizard venom, highlight the importance of pursuing “useless” knowledge. What begins as pure curiosity can lead to transformative discoveries that reshape medicine, technology, and society.
Research Does Not Yield Instant Results—It Takes Time
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