Dr. Otto Warburg

Dr. Otto Warburg was a German scientist known for discovering that cancer cells primarily produce energy through a process called glycolysis, even when oxygen is available—unlike normal cells that rely on more efficient oxygen-based metabolism. This abnormal energy production is called the Warburg effect. His research suggested that cancer involves a fundamental change in how cells process nutrients, highlighting the importance of cellular metabolism in cancer development. Warburg’s work has influenced cancer research, emphasizing metabolic alterations as potential targets for diagnosis and therapy.