Diabetes Drug Metformin Boosts Egg Production in Chickens

Diabetes Drug Metformin Boosts Egg Production in Chickens

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Diabetes Drug Metformin Boosts Egg Production in ChickensMetformin, the common diabetes drug, enhances egg-laying in older hens by triggering liver genes that promote yolk production and reduce fat buildup — offering a major breakthrough for sustainable poultry farming. It turns out chickens and humans share more in common than you might expect, especially when it comes to fertility. And the surprising connection? […]

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