Metabolism is Complicated (IMAGE) Washington University in St. Louis Caption Cong-Hui Yao, a graduate student in the Patti Lab at Washington University in St. Louis, explains a surprising finding about the metabolism of cancer cells. A McDonnell scholar, she is the first author on a new publication that suggests dividing cancer cells don't soak up more glucose if they can scavenge lipids instead of synthesizing them. Credit Patti Lab Usage Restrictions None License Licensed content Disclaimer: AAAS and EurekAlert! are not responsible for the accuracy of news releases posted to EurekAlert! by contributing institutions or for the use of any information through the EurekAlert system.