A recent paper published in the Journal of Cell Biology by the Barral group (IBC) reveals that mitochondria establish diffusion barriers independently of physical separation. Constitutive inner ...

Mitochondria are broadly recognizable as the cellular ‘powerhouses’ — a moniker earned through discoveries during the 1940s–1960s that placed these organelles at the centre of aerobic metabolism.

Mitochondria originate from endosymbiotic bacteria, and are essential for eukaryotic cells, performing various critical functions such as oxidative energy production, amino acid and lipid metabolism, ...

Mitochondrial disease refers to a group of conditions that affect how mitochondria work. While there is no cure for mitochondrial disease, supportive care can help prevent life threatening ...

Mitochondria have primarily been known as the energy-producing components of cells. But scientists are increasingly discovering that these small organelles do much more than just power cells. They are ...