POLG mitochondrial disease is a rare genetic disorder caused by mutations in the POLG gene, which is responsible for ...

To make this move, mitochondria in the central portion of the cell [known as the soma] break off to make new mitochondria, using processes called mitochondrial fission and biogenesis. These activities ...

With mitochondrial replacement therapy (MRT), the science of 3-parent babies offers hope, but also raises new questions about ...

Mitochondria rely on various nutrients to make ATP, Chipuk explains, so a balanced diet is ideal, he says. But a very carbohydrate-heavy or high-sugar diet can erode mitochondrial function.

Mitochondrial disease is the most common inherited metabolic condition affecting one in 5,000 people. Some people have mild symptoms that progress slowly, while others have severe symptoms that ...

Sleep may not just be rest for the mind—it may be essential maintenance for the body's power supply. A new study by ...

Mitochondrial diseases are complex, and many types exist. They are conditions that affect the function of the mitochondria, which provide energy for most of the cells in the body.

The pig’s heart was graying rapidly, so McCully decided to try it. He loaded a syringe with the extracted mitochondria and injected them directly into the heart. Before his eyes, it began beating ...

It involves a technique where a woman's disease-causing mitochondria are replaced with those from another woman's egg. An egg with disease-causing mitochondrial DNA is fertilised with sperm via IVF.