Zafgen’s Obesity Drug Targets Body, Not the Mind; With an Ex-Novartis AG Exec in Charge, Co. May Have an Edge Over Its Competitors

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Imagine a weight-loss drug that not only helps you shed a few pounds, but does so without asking you to diet or exercise. In an industry dogged by safety concerns, a private U.S. company is betting on a new approach to deliver just such a treatment that could end up being the first billion-dollar diet drug. Initial trials show that Zafgen Inc, run by a former Novartis AG executive, might have an edge over its competitors, especially since its experimental drug has so far not demonstrated any major safety concerns.

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