Fasting sends the muscle stem cells of mice into a deep resting state that slows muscle repair but also makes them more resistant to stress, a study finds.

Research findings indicate that keto diets may be a safe and effective option for people with polycystic kidney disease, PKD.

The first dinosaurs had metabolisms akin to today's birds. "Dinosaurs included remarkably swift and agile animals," says Derek Briggs.

Discovery of a protein that regulates body weight in mice could lead to treatments for metabolic disorders and for people experiencing harmful weight loss.

A discovery in mice about the role imprinted genes play in the development of non-alcoholic fatty liver disease could lead to new treatments.

A cancer drug that starves tumors of their energy supply may also improve whole body metabolism leading to improved weight control, a study with mice shows.

"Adult Greenlanders with the genetic variation have lower BMI, weight, fat percentage, cholesterol levels and are generally significantly healthier."

A hormone in fruit flies could clarify how human metabolism is regulated and could pave the way for new ways to treat obesity and diabetes.

Researchers precisely measured the highs and lows of our metabolism, from birth to old age. One surprise? It peaks way earlier than you might think.

Sea otters' dense fur only goes so far in keeping them warm. A new discovery clarifies how their skeletal muscle generates the heat they need.