The page on "mTOR and Nutrient Signaling" for biochemistry majors outlines learning goals to understand the role of mTOR as a regulator of cell growth and metabolism. Key areas include understanding t...The page on "mTOR and Nutrient Signaling" for biochemistry majors outlines learning goals to understand the role of mTOR as a regulator of cell growth and metabolism. Key areas include understanding the structure and function of mTOR complexes (mTORC1 and mTORC2), the upstream nutrient signals affecting mTOR activity, and the downstream cellular outcomes.
The article explores ethanol's role as a commercial commodity and its medical and social implications. Ethanol is metabolized in the body to acetaldehyde and acetate, impacting cellular energy and bra...The article explores ethanol's role as a commercial commodity and its medical and social implications. Ethanol is metabolized in the body to acetaldehyde and acetate, impacting cellular energy and brain function. Chronic alcohol consumption leads to metabolic disorders such as fatty liver and brain neurotransmitter imbalances. Acute ethanol intake disrupts glucose and amino acid metabolism in the brain.
