Mitochondria
Chinese scientists identify gene that may help protect against obesity
A 2022 study published in The Lancet ranked Chinese women 190th globally in terms of obesity prevalence, and Chinese men ...
Sight and Smell of Food Kickstarts Liver Activity
Summary: Merely seeing and smelling food can activate adaptations in liver mitochondria in mice within minutes. This response is driven ...
Powering Brain Repair: Mitochondria Key to Neurogenesis
Summary: Researchers made a groundbreaking discovery about the maturation process of adult-born neurons in the brain, highlighting the critical role ...
Cancer Immunotherapy Treatment 2.5x More Effective With Mitochondrial DNA Mutations
Scientists have discovered that mutations in mitochondrial DNA can predict a patient’s response to immunotherapy, potentially leading to more personalized ...
Gene Linked to Mitochondrial Dysfunction in Obesity
Summary: Researchers made a breakthrough in understanding obesity’s impact on mitochondria, as detailed in a recent study. They discovered that ...
Aging’s Antidote? The Crucial Role of HKDC1 in Keeping Cells Youthful
Osaka University research highlights the protein HKDC1’s critical role in preserving mitochondria and lysosomes, thus preventing cellular aging and related ...
