Tag: Mitochondria
Cancer cells steal mitochondria from nerve cells to fuel their spread
A nerve cell (stained green) growing among a cancer cell cultureSimon Grelet and Gustavo Ayala A groundbreaking discovery…
What If Mitochondria Aren’t Only the Powerhouse of the Cell?
Mitochondria are often referred to as the powerhouse of the cell, but recent research suggests that these tiny…
Why Mitochondria Are More like a Motherboard Than the Powerhouse of the Cell
The fascination with mitochondria is a journey that delves deep into the intricacies of life itself. These tiny…
Jumping ‘Numts’ from Mitochondria Can Be Fast and Deadly
Mitochondria, the powerhouses of our cells, are not only responsible for energy production but also play a crucial…