metabolism
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While the analysis focused on markers of bone metabolism rather than direct changes in bone density, the results suggest that vigorous activity may encourage early biological changes that support bone formation.
From Science Daily ● Nov. 12, 2026
The researchers found that these indigestible proteins, which they call Prif, can reach the gut microbiome and serve as material for bacterial metabolism.
From Science Daily ● Nov. 9, 2026
"But therapeutic strategies targeting metabolism in inflammatory diseases remain underexplored."
From Science Daily ● Nov. 9, 2026
The results suggest that fasting does more than temporarily change the gut's metabolism.
From Science Daily ● Nov. 8, 2026
The phenols, as we have seen, have a strong effect on metabolism, causing a potentially fatal rise in temperature; this is brought about by the “racing engine” effect of uncoupling.
From "Silent Spring" by Rachel Carson
Fish, mobile snails, sea urchins, and bivalves such as clams, oysters, and mussels all require faster metabolisms to support movement and, in many cases, predatory lifestyles.
From Science Daily ● Jul. 12, 2026
The higher temperatures promote algae growth by allowing their metabolisms to shift into overdrive.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 20, 2026
The authors also contest Herculano-Houzel's assumption that one can predict different dinosaurs' metabolisms, aging rates and other life history traits based on the existing data.
From Salon ● May 4, 2024
Additionally, they discovered diverse viral communities and uncovered 13 types of AMGs that help regulate the metabolisms of their host.
From Science Daily ● Feb. 29, 2024
We really can't blame the crocodiles for their metabolisms.
From The Forest Monster of Oz by Bob Evans
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