Human metabolism recreated in lab

Bioengineers at University of San Diego, California have invented the world's first computer human metabolism model. This model can assist researchers to hypothesis what will happen to the specific cells in human body after use of certain chemicals. It is believed that this new model can assist people in many ways: developing new cures for certain condition of interests (e.g. high cholesterol), diet control, and so on.

http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/health/6310075.stm
http://technologyreview.com/Biotech/18142/