Chemistry
Michaelis-Menten Enzyme Kinetics and Inhibition
Quick fact
The Michaelis-Menten model was published in 1913 by Leonor Michaelis and Maud Menten. Maud Menten was a Canadian medical doctor and one of the first women to earn a medical degree from the University of Toronto.
Why this is interesting
Ever wonder why drinking alcohol feels like it hits a limit—no matter how much you drink, your liver processes it at a nearly constant rate? The answer lies in how enzymes work, and it's captured by the Michaelis-Menten equation.