Both mitochondria and chloroplast have their own DNA, which by then was known to contain the hereditary material of organisms. Mitochondrial DNA has a simple circular structure, which is ...

Mitochondria are the powerhouses in our cells, producing the energy for all vital processes. Using cryo-electron tomography, ...

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

WEHI researchers have solved a decades-long mystery by determining the structure of human PINK1, a key protein linked to ...

Virginia Tech neuroscientists have uncovered a mitochondrial process that supports the brain cells critical for learning, memory, and social recognition. Led by Shannon Farris, assistant professor ...

In some specialized cell types, like neurons and sperm, energy needs are high and mitochondria are trafficked long distances, dictating unique needs for the shape of the mitochondrial network.