Heavy Metals in Your Environment May Increase Schizophrenia Risk
Researchers discovered that exposure to certain toxic heavy metals—like lead and chromium—may be connected to a higher risk of developing schizophrenia, a …
Read Moremetabolic pathways
All content tagged with "metabolic pathways"
Why Some Crabs Grow Bigger: A Genetic Discovery
Scientists studied Chinese mitten crabs to understand why some grow much larger than others. By examining the crabs' genes, RNA molecules, and chemical …
Read MoreHow Bacteria Build Tiny Protein Machines to Speed Up Chemistry
Scientists discovered how bacteria organize their proteins into tiny, temporary teams that work together to speed up chemical reactions. Using advanced imaging …
Read MoreHow Cancer Cells Use Lactate to Grow Faster
Scientists have discovered that cancer cells use a substance called lactate in a surprising way. Instead of being just waste, lactate actually helps cancer …
Read MoreHow Your Body's Energy Systems Affect Eye Blood Vessel Growth
Scientists are discovering that the way our cells use energy and nutrients might be key to preventing serious eye diseases that cause blindness. This research …
Read MoreWhy Soft Drinks May Raise Blood Pressure in Teens
Researchers studied 500 Indonesian teenagers and young adults to understand how sugary soft drinks affect blood pressure. They discovered that soft drinks …
Read More