Image of the Month: Mitochondria in human adipocytes
In his lab at Baylor College of Medicine, Dr. Sean M. Hartig and his colleagues investigate novel ways to
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How disrupting mitochondria genes can lead to neurodegeneration
Years back, the Bellen lab identified many mutations in genes of the mitochondria, the energy generators of the cell. Among
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A 12-hour biological clock coordinates essential bodily functions
It’s not a good idea to disturb the circadian rhythm on a regular basis. For instance, experimental evidence shows that
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A mouse model of human brown fat
When it gets cold around you, your body turns up the heat to maintain its normal temperature. The heat is
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Bacteria and mitochondria have a common language
It’s not news that microbes can alter the physiology of the organisms in which they live, but the actual molecular
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Variations in gene ATAD3A can result in distinct neurological syndromes
Research has revealed that a group of rare neurological syndromes for which there was no cause can be the result
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