This animation describes the genetic defects involved and explores the options available to stop inheritance of maternal mitochondrial DNA. To learn more about mitochondrial diseases, check out ...

Did you know that you have a second genome? Small cellular organelles called mitochondria contain their own circular DNA. What happens to your cells when this DNA mutates? Similar to the nuclear ...

Bits of DNA from mitochondria can skip surprisingly fast into our genome and may reduce lifespan M ost of us remember two ...

Research reveals sex-specific free-carnitine deficiency in women with cognitive impairment, linking mitochondrial metabolism ...

They contain DNA, inherited from one's mother ... regions with the presence of mutations contributing to mitochondrial ...

In addition to his research in cancer genetics, Dr. Singh is passionate about promoting research and awareness around the world on mysterious mitochondrial diseases arising due to defect in the “power ...

The focus of Eija Pirinen's research is to investigate molecular mechanisms behind diseases characterized with genetic or acquired mitochondria dysfunction such as inherited mitochondrial disorders, ...