The enzyme STARD7 (green) helps mitochondria (red) to transport Coenzyme Q to protect cells from cell death. Credit: MPI f. Biology of Aging/ S. Deshwal…
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A subunit of a yeast mitoribosome (pink) compared to that of a human mitoribosome (purple). Although different, the two developing subunits have an assembly factor…
As of 2022, it is estimated that over 600,000 people die of cancer each year in the United States. A multi-gene expression signature in tumors…
The research found that a single ethanol dose would create a favorable association with alcohol, leading to addiction. The study found that single-dose ethanol intoxication causes…
Low mitochondrial content in the cell has been linked to kidney cancer treatment resistance. The research could be used to develop more targeted kidney cancer drugs.…
Disruptions in the fission of mitochondria, the structures within cells that make energy, are behind a host of other ailments, including cancer, diabetes, and heart…
Defective mitochondria – the ‘batteries’ that power the cells of our bodies – could in the future be repaired using gene-editing techniques. Scientists at the…
New findings shed more light on the mitochondria and challenge current exercise recommendations. New research has uncovered how mitochondria – the energy powerhouse of our…
The study could serve as the basis for novel strategies to ensure that future generations are not affected by such diseases. Existing treatments are palliative,…
A study cohort that received an oral supplement of a gut-produced compound had better endurance in two small exercises. An oral supplement intended to stimulate…
Mitochondria (red) are organelles found in most cells. They generate a cell’s chemical energy. Credit: NICHD/U. Manor For years, scientists assumed that mitochondria — the…