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Alex Muir Explores Cancer Cells’ Menu
The University of Chicago cell biologist is studying how the nutrients available to cancers influence their growth. 
Alex Muir Explores Cancer Cells’ Menu
Alex Muir Explores Cancer Cells’ Menu

The University of Chicago cell biologist is studying how the nutrients available to cancers influence their growth. 

The University of Chicago cell biologist is studying how the nutrients available to cancers influence their growth. 

cell metabolism

Scanning electron micrograph showing cancer cell attached to T call via nanotube
Cancer Cell Nanotubes Hijack Mitochondria from Immune Sentinels
Sophie Fessl, PhD | Nov 30, 2021 | 3 min read
The mitochondria stolen via these tiny connections give tumor cells a metabolic boost while the T cells are left weakened, according to in vitro experiments.
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Edmond Fischer, Biochemist and Nobel Laureate, Dies at 101
Lisa Winter | Aug 31, 2021 | 2 min read
Fischer was recognized for his work with reversible protein phosphorylation.
Analyzing Biological Systems with Flow Cytometry
The Scientist Creative Services Team in collaboration with Beckman Coulter Life Sciences | Jul 19, 2021 | 1 min read
Single-cell analysis provides a superior view of heterogeneous cell populations.
A Different Way of Doing Things
Kivanç Birsoy and David M. Sabatini | Apr 1, 2016 | 10 min read
Cancer cells exhibit altered metabolic processes that may serve as promising targets for new therapies.
Cartographer of Metabolic Pathways Dies
Edyta Zielinska | Jun 4, 2012 | 1 min read
A biochemist who mapped the ways in which molecular pathways interact passed away at age 96.
Live Slow, Die Old
Ed Yong | May 17, 2012 | 3 min read
Ancient bacteria living in deep-sea sediments are alive—but with metabolisms so slow that it’s hard to tell.
Biota Babble
Edyta Zielinska | Mar 1, 2012 | 2 min read
Editor's choice in immunology
Fasting Heightens Chemotherapy Benefits
Hannah Waters | Feb 8, 2012 | 3 min read
Starvation paired with cancer drugs slowed or stopped unchecked cell growth in yeast and mouse models of cancer, outpacing or matching the isolated effects of chemo.
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