Discovery bolsters theory that ancient mitochondria formed brand-new, specialized ‘sacs’ in cells by shedding their outer ...

Mitochondria are more than just the cell’s power plants—they’re multitasking life machines with a fascinating past and surprising capabilities. From their bacterial origins to their role in immunity, ...

A novel method for directing mitochondria to specific cells could reshape how scientists approach diseases driven by cellular dysfunction.

Mitochondria are important organelles for metabolic homeostasis, cell fate, and survival. Emerging evidence suggests that mitochondria are not confined to the cells. Intercellular mitochondrial ...

In a new study published in Science titled, “Mitochondrial metabolism and signaling direct dendritic cell function in antitumor immunity,” researchers from St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital have ...

St. Jude Children's Research Hospital scientists have discovered how tumors disable immune "gatekeeper" cells that alert the rest of the immune system to the presence of cancer - and how restoring ...

Chinese researchers have developed a novel and highly efficient mitochondrial capsule transplantation therapy, achieving the safe and efficient transplantation of healthy mitochondria into cells and ...

When people think about health, they often focus on specific organs like the heart or brain. But many changes related to chronic conditions or ageing begin in the smallest units of your body — your ...

Why health influencers are obsessed with mitochondria. By Dana G. Smith Last summer, Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. said he could tell that someone was having “mitochondrial challenges” just ...

Not revised: This Reviewed Preprint includes the authors’ original preprint (without revision), an eLife assessment, and public reviews. Mitochondria encode a small set of proteins that are made ...