In recent years, there has been increasing evidence that mitochondrial dysfunction plays a causative role in Crohn's disease and other gastrointestinal disorders. This can happen for a variety of ...

For decades, scientists have known that mitochondria, which produce energy inside our cells, malfunction in Parkinson's disease. But a critical question remained: do the failing mitochondria cause ...

The powerhouse of the cell may be a key to longevity. The mitochondria, perhaps better known as the powerhouses of cells, are emerging as a possible factor in the pains of aging. Some scientists are ...

Researchers uncover how cells internalize transplanted mitochondria, paving the way for new energy-restoring therapies for Parkinson’s and Alzheimer’s.

Patients with rare mitochondrial diseases already face a host of serious health issues, from muscle weakness to neurological problems and heart conditions. But one of their most life-threatening ...

Multiple sclerosis (MS) affects an estimated 2.3 million people worldwide. Approximately 80% of people with MS have inflammation in the cerebellum, the part of the brain that helps control movement ...

Fatty liver disease, encompassing metabolic-associated fatty liver disease (MAFLD) and alcohol-associated liver disease (ALD), is now a significant global health issue. MAFLD is closely linked to ...