The human brain runs on a tight energy budget. Despite making up only 2% of our body weight, it devours around 20% of our energy. Every time we think, feel, move, or remember, billions of brain cells ...

Scientists in Basel revealed that energy-producing proteins in mitochondria form large supercomplexes, boosting ATP ...

Mitochondrial ribosomes, enzymes, and transport systems are all similar to those of bacteria. Moreover, mitochondria are approximately the same size as bacteria. A Mystery in the Emergency Room ...

NAD infusions are just one of the latest crazes for longevity-seekers, but can it really help you live longer? Here’s what an ...

Controls the transport of other molecules. Mitochondrion (plural is mitochondria) Contains enzymes for the reactions in aerobic respiration (in animals, plants and yeast).

These enzymes, called creatine kinases (CK), allow cells to transport energy produced at the mitochondria to where it is needed throughout the cell. Cancer cells rely on this machinery for ...

POLG is a genetic mitochondrial disorder that is very difficult to diagnose and treat. It causes progressive multiple organ dysfunction and failure.

Research underscores importance of both genetic and functional testing in diagnosing mitochondrial disorders, particularly ...