Reading the metabolic fine print
Metabolomics is a powerful diagnostic tool that provides a snapshot of an organism's metabolic state through the systemic analysis of its metabolites. Any deviations from the normal range indicate possible pathological aberrations; yet, the big question remains whether metabolomics has the necessary predictive power to become a tool for clinical use, in particular, in personalized medicine. Article investigates this burgeoning field.http://www.nature.com/embor/journal/v10/n1/full/embor2008236.html