How Mitochondrial Gene Defects Impair Respiration, Other Major Life Functions

Researchers are delving into abnormal gene function in mitochondria, structures within cells that power our lives. Because mitochondria generate energy from food, defects in mitochondria may affect a wide range of organ systems in humans and animals. A new study sheds light on mitochondrial biology, pointing to genes that might be targeted in future disease treatments.

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