Category: Precision medicine

The first law of thermodynamics, applied to biology, dictates that all energy used by the human body is ultimately converted to heat, making its measurement a direct proxy for metabolic rate. In the context of cutting-edge dietary science, this principle underpins the powerful but rare research technique known as direct calorimetry, which provides foundational data for personalized nutritional strategies.

In recent years, the landscape of medicine has seen a significant shift towards more personalized and targeted therapies, with an estimated 80 peptide drugs already approved for clinical use and over 150 in clinical development. This advancement introduces the concept of precision peptides, customized amino acid chains designed for specific therapeutic purposes.