The extraordinary rise of GLP-1 receptor agonists — medications that modulate metabolic pathways to treat diabetes and obesity — has made one thing clear: targeting metabolism can transform how we ...

The intestines are home to trillions of microorganisms that produce substances capable of regulating all the body's organs via the bloodstream and the gut's nervous system. Yet, only little is known ...

Metabolism is often discussed but perhaps not fully understood. The Cleveland Clinic says a person’s metabolism encompasses all of the processes within cells that keep the body functioning as it ...

Study finds that a classically anaerobic bacterium, ETBF, can benefit from, and even help create, an oxygen-rich environment.

Avi Flamholz leverages computational tools and microbial biochemistry to improve climate models and provide novel engineering solutions to address climate change.

The Department of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology at Saint Louis University’s School of Medicine offers a dynamic Ph.D. program designed for students committed to advancing discovery in modern ...