Dark energy: measured acceleration, unknown cause
Accelerated cosmic expansion is securely measured and ΞCDM remains strongly supported, but the physical mechanism behind dark energy is unknown and some independent measurements remain in tension.
Updated August 24, 2026
Accelerated cosmic expansion is securely measured and ΞCDM remains strongly supported, but the physical mechanism behind dark energy is unknown and some independent measurements remain in tension.
Mechanistic, cellular, and animal evidence supports biological plausibility, but durable improvements in human function or survival have not been demonstrated.
Metabolic activation produces reactive DNA adducts, especially persistent FAPy lesions; carcinogenic risk depends on lesion type, repair, replication, and clonal selection rather than adduct count alone.
IFN-Ξ³-centered Th1 responses can improve control of some intracellular microbes, while excessive or misdirected activity is associated with tissue inflammation and disease.
High ATP inhibits PFK-1 through negative feedback, whereas fructose-2,6-bisphosphate activates the enzyme and can counter ATPβs brake; structural and biochemical studies support the interaction.
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