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The Metabolism Show: Bibliography

Scientific Papers and Research

"Cellular metabolism regulates contact sites between organelles"

Nature Reviews Molecular Cell Biology (2020)

Key resource for understanding cellular energy processes

"Integration of Metabolism and Brain Function"

Nature Reviews Neuroscience (2019)

Details the brain's metabolic demands and energy use

"Circadian Regulation of Cellular Metabolism"

Nature Reviews Molecular Cell Biology (2019)

Explains daily rhythms in metabolic processes

Books for Deep Understanding

"Metabolic Regulation: A Human Perspective" by Keith N. Frayn

Comprehensive overview of human metabolism

"Energy and Civilization: A History" by Vaclav Smil

Historical perspective on energy use and metabolism

"The Machinery of Life" by David S. Goodsell

Excellent visualizations of cellular processes

"Introduction to Metabolic and Cellular Engineering" by S. Cortassa

Technical but accessible coverage of metabolic pathways

Accessible Reads

"Why We Eat What We Eat" by Rachel Herz

Connects metabolism to eating behaviors

"Burn: New Research Blows the Lid Off How We Really Burn Calories" by Herman Pontzer

Recent findings about human metabolism

"The Body: A Guide for Occupants" by Bill Bryson

Chapter 15 focuses on metabolism and energy use

Online Resources

Khan Academy: Cellular Respiration

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NIH National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases

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The Metabolism & Weight Management Program - Harvard Medical School

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Historical References

"The Discovery of the Citric Acid Cycle" by Hans Krebs (1940)

Original paper describing key metabolic processes

"The History of Cell Metabolism" - Nature Reviews Molecular Cell Biology (2020)

Historical development of our understanding

Relevant Databases

KEGG (Kyoto Encyclopedia of Genes and Genomes) Metabolism Database

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MetaCyc Database of Metabolic Pathways

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Note: As with any scientific field, metabolism research is constantly updating. Check publication dates and cross-reference current research for the most up-to-date information.