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The discovery has helped scientists explain cellular division and metabolism, the release of hormones and the conversion of glycogen stored in the body to glucose, the energy source of physical activity. Through the work of Dr. Fischer and Krebs, researchers have gained a better understanding of Alzheimer’s disease, diabetes and certain forms of cancer, including leukemia. It has also led to the development of drugs that reduce the body’s rejection of transplanted organs.