New Study Reveals Potential for Extending Lifespan with Genetically Engineered, Solar-Powered Cells
Genetically modified mitochondria can convert light into chemical energy that fuels cells
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Researchers Advance Efforts to Tailor Drug Delivery to Cells’ ‘Power Plants’
Targeting mitochondria directly could improve the efficacy of a variety of drug therapies and reduce side effects
Intelligent Microscopes for Detecting Rare Biological Events
The technique works for bacterial cell division and for mitochondrial division
Harm from Blue Light Exposure May Increase with Age
New study demonstrated association between blue light exposure and harmful effects on mitochondria of fruit fly cells
A Glimpse into the Formation of Mitoribosome
A newly published cryo-EM study characterizes a key step in the formation of the mitochondrial ribosome
Inside Mitochondria and Their Fascinating Genome
Using super-resolution microscopy, researchers discovered that mitochondrial RNA's are packaged into tiny liquid droplets that can fuse together and break apart
First Simulation of a Full-Sized Mitochondrial Membrane
New algorithm links different scales, bringing simulated cell a step closer
Tiny Thermometer Measures How Mitochondria Heat up the Cell by Unleashing Proton Energy
A better understanding of how mitochondria release energy could point to new targets for treating obesity and cancer
Differences in Genes’ Geographic Origin Influence Mitochondrial Function
The study could have implications for public health and for medical procedures that replace mitochondria in human cells
Caffeine from Four Cups of Coffee Protects the Heart with the Help of Mitochondria
A caffeine concentration equivalent to four cups of coffee promotes the movement of a regulatory protein into mitochondria, enhancing their function and protecting cardiovascular cells from damage