Mitochondria are well known as the powerhouses of the cell. These crucial, energy generating organelles even have their own little genomes, and make their own proteins. Mutations in mitochondrial DNA ...

Researchers in Japan have shown that the mitochondrial protein COX7RP extends healthy lifespan in mice by enhancing ...

Sometimes, doing good science requires a little bit of luck, a lot of patience, and stepping outside your comfort zone. Such was the case for research highlighted in a recent publication from the ...

ATPase inhibitory factor 1 (IF1) has been hypothesized as a biomarker of mitochondrial energy metabolism in which higher levels are associated with protection against insulin resistance. Among people ...

Research staff have shown that metformin, an efficient drug against type-2 diabetes, can improve the mitochondrial function in patients with this disease. A research team from the Department of ...

Tiny biological batteries known as mitochondria keep the body's cells running smoothly, and their gradual decline is linked ...

Maintaining long-term health has become a major challenge, driving research into ways to extend “healthspan” rather than ...