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October 06, 2015

Study sheds light on powerful process that turns food into energy
Edinburgh UK (SPX) Oct 06, 2015
The way in which our cells convert food into fuel is shared by almost all living things - now scientists have discovered a likely reason why this is so widespread. Researchers examined how cells make energy from food, by digesting simple sugars such as glucose in a series of chemical reactions. This process is almost the same for every kind of cell, including animals, plants, and bacteria. Their new study shows that this process is the most effective method to extract energy. Cells that have ... read more

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