This mitochondrial process supports the brain cells essential to learning, memory and social recognition. We know that mitochondria are the powerhouses of the cell, but what role do they play in ...

"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links." YOU MIGHT KNOW them as the “powerhouses of the cell,” but that’s selling mitochondria short—these ...

When environmental stress harms DNA, it can set off a cascade of failures linked to heart conditions, neurodegeneration, and chronic inflammation. A new chemical tool developed at UC Riverside ...

Today, scientists estimate that between seven and ten million people worldwide live with Parkinson’s disease. Even though the disease has been studied for many decades, doctors still do not fully ...

You might know them as the “powerhouses of the cell,” but that’s selling mitochondria short—these microscopic MVPs play a role in almost everything that makes you healthy. With the right lifestyle ...

Researchers found photoreceptor cells can recover from apoptosis if stress signals are removed. Functional mitochondria and mitophagy helped restore cell health, suggesting potential strategies to ...