Discusses different foods with reference to oxidation and energy production. Amino acid assays are provided for eggs, steak, rice, and lentils and white and dark turkey meat is analyzed for energy and power outputs. (MA)

Reviews current findings that explain RNA's function as an enzyme in addition to being an informational molecule. Highlights recent research efforts and notes changes in the information base on RNA activity. Includes models and diagrams of RNA activity. (ML)

Cytoplasmic proteins form a highly structured yet changeable matrix that affects cell shape, division, motion, and transport of vesicles and organelles. Types of microfilaments, research techniques, actin and myosin, tumor cells, and other topics are addressed. Evidence indicates that the cell matrix might have a bearing on metabolism. (DH)

Eight men participated in three randomized maximal oxygen uptake tests to investigate the hypothesis that the use of toe clips on bicycle ergometers produced a higher VO2 max. No significant difference in mean VO2 max or performance time was observed. (Author/MT)

Evaluated were electroencephalographic findings in 24 untreated (ages from 4 to 38 years) patients suffereing from phenylketonuria (a metabolic disorder producing severe mental retardation if not treated with proper diet during the early years). (DB)

A popular review of plant physiological research, emphasizing those apsects of plant metabolism where there has been a recent shift in emphasis that is not yet reflected in secondary school advanced texts. (AL)

A similar version was presented at a joint session of the American Academy on Mental Retardation and the American Association on Mental Deficiency (May, 1969). (Author)

Discusses the chemical nature of gallstones and theories related to their formation. Also discusses experimental procedures used to identify chemical constituents of gallstones, indicating that cholesterol is found in almost 75 percent of stones examined. (JN)

Transient oxygen uptake (VO2) was studied in 28 children ranging in age from seven to fourteen. It was found that the VO2 halftime is similar to that of adults and that younger children attained a steady rate quicker than older children. (Authors/FG)

Presents six brief questions and answers about human physiology, including the rates of drug metabolism and the mechanism of artifical kidneys. (MLH)

When patients experience fatigue and muscle cramps beyond exercise adaptation, physicians should consider metabolic myopathies. The most common conditions seen in active patients are myoadenylate deaminase deficiency and disorders such as McArdle's disease. Targeted family histories and basic laboratory studies help rule out conditions mimicking…

Resting metabolic rate and its relation to selected anthropomorphic measures were determined in 11 male and 7 female noninstitutionalized children with Down Syndrome. Dietary analysis was performed to determine the children's nutritional status. Results have implications for the prevention and treatment of obesity in children with Down Syndrome.…

Discusses the biochemical mechanisms related to photosynthesis. Describes a water-oxidizing clock generating a molecule of oxygen with every four ticks. Lists four references. (YP)