There are "costs of life" that mechanical physics cannot calculate. A clear example is the energy required to keep specific ...

A new JSTAT study shows how to compute the minimum energy cells use to sustain certain metabolic pathways while suppressing ...

Living cells pay a hidden energy price not just to run chemical reactions, but to keep them on track and block all the ...

Glycation, the binding of a sugar molecule to a protein or lipid; and oxidation, where an excess of reactive oxygen species causes cell and tissue damage, are both metabolic processes linked to ageing ...

Researchers identified a key metabolite in cells that helps direct immune responses and explains at a single cell level why immune cells that most efficiently recognize pathogens, vaccines, or ...

Metabolic processes form the foundation of human energy systems, allowing our bodies to power everything from basic cellular functions to high-intensity athletic performance. While most people ...

There’s a lot of internet buzz about the anabolic and catabolic systems—two ways our bodies utilize energy. On social media, you might see a falsely created rivalry between these two natural processes ...

Cancer cells survive therapy by dynamically rewiring their metabolism in response to nutrient availability, ...

The top dinner habit for metabolic health is eating a balance of protein, carbs and healthy fats. This combo supports your ...

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