Research has uncovered a surprising biological twist: molecules that help support healthy aging can also…
Browsing: Metabolism
Metabolism encompasses the complex network of chemical reactions that sustain life by converting food and other substances into energy and the building blocks needed for growth, repair, and maintenance. These processes are typically divided into two categories: catabolism, which breaks down molecules to release energy, and anabolism, which uses energy to build complex molecules. Metabolic research spans everything from understanding how cells regulate energy use to exploring the roots of metabolic disorders like diabetes and obesity. It also intersects with aging, exercise science, nutrition, and even cancer biology, offering critical insights into how our bodies function at a cellular and systemic level.
Red blood cells may hold the secret to fighting diabetes—by soaking up sugar when oxygen…
When nutrients run low, hair follicle stem cells can stop making hair and help repair…
A large global genetics study shows that many key drivers of Type 2 diabetes operate…
A new study suggests that eating unprocessed foods may activate a natural nutritional instinct. Swapping…
Scientists have discovered an enzyme that drives fat production and shown that blocking it prevents…
Tiny wild blueberries may deliver outsized benefits for the heart, metabolism, gut, and brain, according…
A brief, calorie-restricted diet centered almost entirely on oats led to a surprisingly strong and…
A new scientific review suggests bamboo shoots could offer surprising metabolic, digestive, and antioxidant benefits.…
Scientists have found a way to fine-tune a central fat-control pathway in the liver, reducing…
New research suggests that people using next-generation weight loss drugs may be losing weight without…
Ultra-processed foods may be steering young adults toward diabetes years before warning signs appear. In…
Weight loss drugs have shown impressive short-term results, but new research suggests their benefits may…
Eating less may rewire aging muscles in surprisingly different ways for males and females. A…
A new study suggests that how neurons process energy may determine whether they resist damage…
Intermittent energy restriction for weight loss leads to coordinated changes across the brain, gut, and…
Diabetes drugs may be doing more than managing blood sugar, they could also shape cancer…
Researchers in Japan have shown that the mitochondrial protein COX7RP extends healthy lifespan in mice…