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 ...

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 ...

Lifting heavy weights and hitting your daily protein goal isn’t just a surefire way to build sculpted muscles—it can also ...

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 Northwestern Medicine study has revealed a previously unknown connection between two fundamental cellular processes, ...

Metabolic health is sometimes used as a measurable indicator of how key systems in your body are functioning. And it's really ...

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, ...

Walking, high-intensity movements, and resistance training have all been linked to better metabolism. Beyond your workout sessions, you can help maintain weight with adequate sleep, post-meal walks, ...