Often called the powerhouses of the cell, mitochondria are crucial for neuronal function, and their transport and distribution within neurons must be carefully regulated. Sheng and colleagues now ...

Skeptics love to bring up one particular topic regarding long-term human space exploration—radiation. So far, all of the ...

In SMA, mitochondria in the skeletal muscles involved in voluntary movements don’t work properly, possibly contributing to ...

Loss of a key molecule complex may be the cause of many mitochondrial DNA disorders. The mitochondria, often labeled the powerhouse of the cell, are the organelle responsible for energy production ...

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Normal metabolic activity produces reactive oxygen species (ROS) that, if not eliminated, can damage cellular components. As a result, ROS from overactive mitochondria are frequently cited as a source ...