The very first cells obtained their energy from geochemical reactions. LMU researchers have now managed to recreate this ancient metabolic process in their laboratory. Most likely, the earliest ...

There are "costs of life" that mechanical physics cannot calculate. A clear example is the energy required to keep specific biochemical processes active—such as those that make up photosynthesis, ...

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 ...

A new study from EMBL Barcelona researchers shows that metabolic activities selectively modulate the segmentation clock, which varies depending on the species. Embryonic development is a rigorously ...

Contrary to popular opinion, supporting your metabolism doesn’t require a cabinet full of supplements.

When we think about metabolism, we usually ask, "What did I eat? How much sugar, fat or protein was in the meal?" But through ...

Metabolic health is increasingly shaping conversations around modern wellness. Most people think good metabolism is all about managing body weight or blood sugar. However, beyond the buzzword, ...

For decades, we blamed our metabolism. “I have a slow metabolism” became shorthand for why someone gained weight easily, had trouble losing it, or felt like their body worked against them. While there ...

A unique property of cancer cells is their ability to undergo metabolic reprogramming, during which they preferentially utilize aerobic glycolysis, glutaminolysis, mitochondrial respiration, and other ...

How strongly does our metabolism influence thinking? This question has been examined by Dr. Philipp Haueis, a philosopher of science at Bielefeld University, in a recent publication in the journal ...