Adipose tissue plays important roles in regulating carbohydrate and lipid homeostasis, but less is known about the regulation of amino acid metabolism in adipocytes. Here we applied isotope tracing to ...

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 ...

BAT is specialized fat tissue dedicated to thermogenesis, in contrast to white adipose tissue, which serves largely to store calories. 4 Until recently, BAT in humans was thought to be present only in ...

Metabolism refers to biochemical processes that occur within any living organism, including humans, to maintain life. These biochemical processes allow the body to grow, reproduce, repair damage, and ...