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International Consortium Builds ‘Google Map’ of Human Metabolism

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Building on earlier pioneering work by researchers at the University of California, San Diego, an international consortium of university researchers has produced the most comprehensive virtual reconstruction of human metabolism to date. Scientists could use the model, known as Recon 2, to identify causes of and new treatments for diseases like cancer, diabetes and even psychiatric and neurodegenerative disorders.

International Consortium Builds ‘Google Map’ of Human Metabolism story --> International Consortium Builds ‘Google Map’ of Human Metabolism By: Catherine Hockmuth Published Date March 04, 2013 By: Catherine Hockmuth Share This: Share this story on Linkedin Share this story on Facebook Share this story on Threads Share this story on Twitter Share this story via email Article Content Recon 2 is the most comprehensive virtual reconstruction of the human metabolic network to date, assemble by an international consortium of researchers, who liken it to a ‘Google map’ of metabolism. Image Credit: An

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