metabolism
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They also influence metabolism and can affect epigenetic processes that help regulate gene activity.
From Science Daily • Jun. 6, 2026
One of the first changes they observed was reduced eating in infected mice, which suggested that the animals' metabolism had shifted.
From Science Daily • Jun. 1, 2026
The study adds to a growing view of type 2 diabetes as a disease shaped by both metabolism and the immune system.
From Science Daily • May 31, 2026
Hunger, cravings, mood, reward, and metabolism are all shaped by biological signals.
From Science Daily • May 31, 2026
The explanation of this peculiar behavior sometimes appears to lie in the changes which the chemical brings about in the metabolism of the plant itself.
From "Silent Spring" by Rachel Carson
Vocabulary lists containing metabolism
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Power Suffix: -ism
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"Remarks at the Dedication of the Aerospace Medical Health Center," Vocabulary from the speech
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